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V68 MAF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 61,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,083 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 53,082 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,946 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 34,213 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,441 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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V68 MAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V68 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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What year was V68 MAF registered?

V68 MAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V68 MAF safe to buy?

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