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V578 PJW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 PJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,640 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 69,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,007 miles

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,373 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 41,485 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,028 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

slight play in rear view mirror

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 31,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V578 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V578 PJW, 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 V578 PJW registered?

V578 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V578 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 PJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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