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V361 HEV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 HEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,683 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 53,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both washers. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,146 miles

all brake discs have surface rust due to being standing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,065 miles

Front and rear tyres are deteriorating / cracks are forming

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,595 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 26,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,831 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V361 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V361 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V361 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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