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V484 DTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 DTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 105,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 101,206 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,088 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 93,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,737 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,923 miles

n/s/front chassis leg outer skin corroded

o/s/rear brake lazy in operation

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/front chassis leg outer skin corroded

o/s/rear brake lazy in operation

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,613 miles

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

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

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

osr brake slightly binding on one spot

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,663 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have small cracks within the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,195 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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V484 DTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V484 DTF, 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 V484 DTF registered?

V484 DTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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