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V704 HBB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,106 mi
Last recorded43,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 HBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,900 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,081 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,329 miles

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

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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V704 HBB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V704 HBB, 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 V704 HBB registered?

V704 HBB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V704 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V704 HBB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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