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V574 DBX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 DBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,147 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2016 127,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,289 miles

offside rear outer sill area corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,246 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill area corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,437 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

offside rear outer sill area corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,437 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

offside rear & both front brakes slight binding

offside rear outer sill area corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,910 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,218 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

nearside front wheel slightly binding

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,004 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,752 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 63,752 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,993 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,261 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,261 miles

nail in tyre

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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V574 DBX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V574 DBX, 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 V574 DBX registered?

V574 DBX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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