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V696 MUB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 MUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVLE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,378 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake results only just met

Pass 7 Jan 2023 79,339 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / chassis legs and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails / legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 68,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis rails dented / scraped due to low ride height

suspension arms / suspension components covered in surface rust.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,768 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,037 miles

slight corrosion appearing on both rear lower sills and both front outer chassis legs (under wheel arches)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,629 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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V696 MUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V696 MUB, 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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V696 MUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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