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V436 RAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,522 mi
Last recorded66,522 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 66,522 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 61,510 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 58,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,680 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,787 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 38,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 35,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,587 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,420 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 26,091 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,319 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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V436 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V436 RAL, 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 V436 RAL registered?

V436 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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