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V636 SOC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 SOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,615 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 1 May 2014 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 111,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,804 miles

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

Most steering brake and suspension components starting to corrode.

Rear brake pads on MOT limit,discs very poor condition.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,647 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Most steering brake and suspension components starting to corrode.

Rear brake pads on MOT limit,discs very poor condition.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,130 miles

Brake discs corroding.

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,126 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake discs corroding.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,220 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Most steering suspension and brake components corroding.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 93,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Most steering suspension and brake components corroding.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,731 miles

All tyre treads getting low,nearside front tyre has cut/split too inner sidewall.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 84,713 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All tyre treads getting low,nearside front tyre has cut/split too inner sidewall.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,165 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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V636 SOC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V636 SOC, 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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V636 SOC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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