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V54 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,815 mi
Last recorded77,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,815 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 77,811 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,941 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension and components have age related corrosion

all underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,541 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been extensively modified for track use

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,448 miles

slight corrosion on all suspension arms and both sub frames

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 66,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear subframe

various corrosion to body under vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,987 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,489 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 205/40 17 n 6000

o/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,124 miles

(advise) all brake and suspension components becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubing of and approaching limts over 3/4 tread width

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width

(advise) rear brake disc becoming pitted and corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(advise) all brake and suspension components becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubing of and approaching limts over 3/4 tread width

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width

(advise) rear brake disc becoming pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,354 miles

both front brake discs lipped and slight corroding on inner face

both front tyres begining to crack

both rear brake discs signs of light corrosion

corrosion present to offside rear wheel arch and sill

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,255 miles

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

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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V54 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V54 NKE, 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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V54 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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