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V65 MAF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,275 mi
Last recorded138,275 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 138,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 133,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,210 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 125,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 118,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 111,600 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,589 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 100,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,008 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,055 miles

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,055 miles

Nearside Front 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)

handbrake travel

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge

strong advise corrosion to rear brake discs

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,361 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly edges

perishing to n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2005 49,322 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

signs of corrosion to exhaust

signs of perishing to both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre

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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V65 MAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V65 MAF, 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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V65 MAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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