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V640 RAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion over front and rear wheel arches and inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion over front and rear wheel arches and inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear flex to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear flex to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,769 miles

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system and mountings corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,652 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,315 miles

Offside rear brake disc is pitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake disc is pitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,450 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,990 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,214 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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V640 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V640 RAL, 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 V640 RAL registered?

V640 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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