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V491 NEX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 NEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,090 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,090 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,293 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,072 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 48,072 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,669 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,056 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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V491 NEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V491 NEX, 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 V491 NEX registered?

V491 NEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V491 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 NEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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