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V369 MJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from centre to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,096 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from centre to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,719 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,257 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,244 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,275 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,148 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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V369 MJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V369 MJB, 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 V369 MJB registered?

V369 MJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V369 MJB safe to buy?

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