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V380 HDV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no main beam tell tale

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 1 Jun 2012 114,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no main beam tell tale

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,828 miles

Near side rear outer brake disc is deteriorating.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 101,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Near side rear outer brake disc is deteriorating.

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

Fail 22 May 2010 90,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 90,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 82,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 62,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all discs rusty

Pass 18 May 2006 53,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 50,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V380 HDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V380 HDV, 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 V380 HDV registered?

V380 HDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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