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V706 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,734 mi
Last recorded56,734 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 56,734 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle corroded within prescribed areas suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 52,392 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 52,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,887 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 50,887 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Repaired its self during the test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,693 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 48,693 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 43,314 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 43,314 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,836 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 41,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,899 miles

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

both front anti roll bar brakets have a bolt missing

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front anti roll bar brakets have a bolt missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,555 miles

both front calipers starting to seize, n/s worst.

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake caliper starting to seize.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake caliper binding slightly.

o/s & n/s rear outer sills corroded & weak, just outside m.o.t. seatbelt criteria area.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,938 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges and perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,623 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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V706 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V706 OKE, 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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V706 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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