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V616 OKM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,233 mi
Last recorded134,233 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 OKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 134,233 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch has been repaired and heavily under sealed

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2025 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 128,333 miles

Nearside Front chassis has advanced corrosion

Nearside Outer body sill has advanced corrosion

Offside Front chassis has advanced corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 122,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,221 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 93,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,643 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,606 miles

rear brake bads getting thin

Fail 15 Feb 2008 80,606 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake bads getting thin

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,343 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 67,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V616 OKM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V616 OKM, 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 V616 OKM registered?

V616 OKM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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