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V694 DBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV694 DBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,368 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 3 Aug 2013 87,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,915 miles

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,629 miles

Front discs pitted on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,629 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs pitted on inside edge

rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,972 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,304 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,943 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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V694 DBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V694 DBR, 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 V694 DBR registered?

V694 DBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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