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V487 SVY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 121,029 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,107 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm: ball joint dust cover: cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

full underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,301 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,300 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced belt mountig (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,595 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 103,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre jiont (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 88,274 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 85,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 66,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,249 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 57,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 48,909 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 May 2006 41,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,365 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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V487 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V487 SVY, 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 V487 SVY registered?

V487 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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