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V481 WWL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,673 mi
Last recorded100,673 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 WWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 100,673 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,410 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,200 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,607 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT T PIECE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST JOINT RUSTY

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,029 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,107 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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V481 WWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V481 WWL, 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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V481 WWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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