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V541 OAB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,467 mi
Last recorded183,467 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 OAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 183,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 183,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 181,704 miles

all suspension ball joint dust covers are perishing

both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing

both rear outer sills are in a poor condition

front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 172,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of car and suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2019 172,597 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of car and suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2019 172,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO 0.77% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 166,259 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs / slight oil leak x water leak / chip on screen / slight corrosion on suspension units

Fail 5 Feb 2018 166,252 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on coil springs / slight oil leak x water leak / chip on screen / slight corrosion on suspension units

Pass 30 Mar 2017 165,701 miles

corrosion on subframes x suspension units

nail in o/s/f tyre / n/s/r tyre close to limit / o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner /

Fail 24 Mar 2017 165,701 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (7.3.A.1)

corrosion on subframes x suspension units

nail in o/s/f tyre / n/s/r tyre close to limit / o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner /

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,311 miles

O/S SILL CORRODING / O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING / CHIP ON SCREEN / DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / CORROSION ON FRONT XREAR SUSPESION UNITS / O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT /

OILLEAKS / REAR ARCHES CORRODING

Fail 21 Mar 2014 159,311 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S SILL CORRODING / O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING / CHIP ON SCREEN / DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / CORROSION ON FRONT XREAR SUSPESION UNITS / O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT /

OILLEAKS / REAR ARCHES CORRODING

Pass 22 Mar 2013 149,008 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS

DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS

Fail 20 Mar 2013 149,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

CHIP ON SCREEN

CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS

DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 132,944 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL

Fail 14 Mar 2012 132,944 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)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,508 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,214 miles

CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,868 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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V541 OAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V541 OAB, 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 V541 OAB registered?

V541 OAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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