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V640 SOC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,607 mi
Last recorded143,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 SOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 140,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front areas corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear outer sill areas corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 140,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system rotten and various leaks - front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing from castle nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear of both front wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on front chassis - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 130,371 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,819 miles

rear exhaust system staring to deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 118,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 118,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,304 miles

BOTH CENTER CHASSIS'S ARE BENT

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED AT REAR

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARE CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN IT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 116,249 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,660 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake + clutch pedal anti-devices worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake + clutch pedal anti-devices worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,037 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake almost at max travel

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 SOC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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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V640 SOC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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