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V463 PPU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,874 miles

Exhaust corroded

General under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Near side rear outer sill starting to corrode.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill corroding,o/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,086 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill has corrosion - double skinned (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,636 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,804 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,289 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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V463 PPU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V463 PPU, 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 V463 PPU registered?

V463 PPU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V463 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V463 PPU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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