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V67 WUB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,686 mi
Last recorded127,686 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV67 WUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,686 miles

Rear offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

front and rear wish bones corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 127,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

front and rear wish bones corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,699 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 126,435 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,536 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 18 Apr 2016 123,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 11 Apr 2015 120,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,584 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 117,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 114,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,652 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 111,651 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 109,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 109,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,574 miles

nearside headlamp patten

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,365 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 94,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V67 WUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V67 WUB, 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 V67 WUB registered?

V67 WUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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