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V397 SVY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,552 mi
Last recorded85,552 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,700 miles

near side and off side chassis are heavily deformed

Fail 17 Aug 2016 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside chassis is holed (impact damage).

near side and off side chassis are heavily deformed

Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,054 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,141 miles

engine oil requires topping up

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,866 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode car starting to corrode underneath

Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs starting to corrode car starting to corrode underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,640 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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V397 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V397 SVY, 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 V397 SVY registered?

V397 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V397 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 SVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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