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V697 MUB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 MUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear sill and rear quarter pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 suspension arms and both crossmembers show signs of corrosion but not to excess

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,440 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,322 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan excessively corroded adjacent to seat (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,197 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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 2 Dec 2014 80,235 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 80,221 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,696 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,273 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,800 miles

nearside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,973 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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V697 MUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V697 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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V697 MUB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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