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V57 DEM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 76,316 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,435 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,618 miles

discs slightly pitted due to vehicle standing-should clean up with use!

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,562 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,149 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,860 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,524 miles

slight travel in park brake lever

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,994 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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V57 DEM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V57 DEM, 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 V57 DEM registered?

V57 DEM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V57 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 DEM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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