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V448 DBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 DBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 135,267 miles

Exhaust corroded

underside of body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,183 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 133,183 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 129,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 129,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 119,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 109,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,265 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 104,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,900 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,935 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,043 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,081 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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V448 DBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V448 DBL, 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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V448 DBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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