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V534 MAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 MAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,420 miles

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

front/rear brake discs show corrosion

general underside corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

various front/rear suspension bushes show deterioration

Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

front/rear brake discs show corrosion

general underside corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

various front/rear suspension bushes show deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,640 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,021 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front/rear suspension components show corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front/rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,643 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres inner edges getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,643 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres inner edges getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,987 miles

rear pads getting low

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,532 miles

both front upper wishbone back bushes slight wear

n/s/f head lamp lens starting to cloud over

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,532 miles

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

both front upper wishbone back bushes slight wear

n/s/f head lamp lens starting to cloud over

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,378 miles

both front head lamps starting to cloud over

Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,377 miles

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

both front head lamps starting to cloud over

front pads getting little low

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,102 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,584 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 36,795 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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V534 MAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V534 MAU, 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 V534 MAU registered?

V534 MAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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