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V616 TAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,828 mi
Last recorded70,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 TAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 66,906 miles

Thick application of underseal to under body and suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Thick application of underseal to vehicle underbody

Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Thick application of underseal to vehicle underbody

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,696 miles

Everything underneath vehicle has thick application of underseal

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle has thick applicaton of waxoil

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has application of underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,314 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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V616 TAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V616 TAV registered?

V616 TAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V616 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V616 TAV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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