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V69 MAB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not in a priscribed area .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 81,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,743 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc condition

oil on min

Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,738 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front disc condition

oil on min

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,995 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,948 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 40,948 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2006 37,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers chatttering on front screen

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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V69 MAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V69 MAB, 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 V69 MAB registered?

V69 MAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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