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V698 ROC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,421 mi
Last recorded102,421 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 ROC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,989 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear sub frame corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to all front suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to all rear suspension components

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockers bushes worn and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides some showing rust bubbles

Fail 30 Mar 2020 94,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to all front suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to all rear suspension components

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockers bushes worn and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides some showing rust bubbles

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components and surrounding mounting areas. Corrosion flaking in places but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Corrosion to chassis rails under offside and nearside front wheel arches, corrosion flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills and wheel arches. Paint bubbling in places.

Deterioration to front and rear shock absorber bushes but not resulting in excessive movement.

Deterioration to front and rear sub-frame bushes but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,021 miles

Corrosion around front anti-roll bar mountings.

Corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Deterioration to rear sub-frame mountings.

Front suspension legs, deterioration to lower bushes.

Oil leaks.

Play in offside front lower ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Corrosion around front anti-roll bar mountings.

Corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Deterioration to rear sub-frame mountings.

Front suspension legs, deterioration to lower bushes.

Oil leaks.

Oil level on minimum.

Play in offside front lower ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front plus n s r tyres outer walls

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to suspension components

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,811 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 76,753 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 76,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,409 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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V698 ROC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V698 ROC, 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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V698 ROC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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