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V49 HVW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 HVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 57,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,526 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 56,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,603 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 46,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 45,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,259 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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V49 HVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V49 HVW, 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 V49 HVW registered?

V49 HVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V49 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 HVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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