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V366 HEV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 HEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 143,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 142,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 142,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,857 miles

corrosion to outer sills

outer sill covers fitted

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to front chassis

Fail 6 Aug 2018 142,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to outer sills

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 142,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,347 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 142,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,563 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 141,061 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 141,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 140,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 139,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 135,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 5 Aug 2010 135,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 119,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 116,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 116,108 miles

chip in screen

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,178 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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V366 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V366 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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What year was V366 HEV registered?

V366 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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