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V415 UOB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,364 mi
Last recorded68,364 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 UOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner wheel arch by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,458 miles

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

Wipers could be better

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,847 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,526 miles

Minor sidewall damage to the nearside front tyre is noted.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,416 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,189 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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V415 UOB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V415 UOB, 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 V415 UOB registered?

V415 UOB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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