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V405 OKL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 OKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 83,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre the inner sidewall deteriorated cracking.

Pass 9 May 2017 81,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2017 81,490 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 79,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 68,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,945 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 63,910 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 59,240 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 59,240 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,829 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,354 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 51,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V405 OKL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V405 OKL, 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 V405 OKL registered?

V405 OKL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V405 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V405 OKL shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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