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V464 DTE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 DTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not a prescribed area.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Front chassis rails cannot be fully inspected due to covers.

General corrosion around vehicle

Suspension components corroding various.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 109,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,309 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,066 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,795 miles

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

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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V464 DTE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V464 DTE, 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 V464 DTE registered?

V464 DTE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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