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V68 WUB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 WUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,233 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2023 56,233 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 45,944 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 45,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 40,096 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 40,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 39,995 miles

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

both rear tyres are badly perishing

Fail 31 May 2016 39,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres are badly perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,525 miles

OSF tyre excessively perished but not to cords. Requires replacement

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

OSF tyre excessively perished but not to cords. Requires replacement

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,343 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust corroded

rear brakepads wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brakepads wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 WUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V68 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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V68 WUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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