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V717 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,412 mi
Last recorded71,412 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,412 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,273 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,417 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 67,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,518 miles

Front both front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,126 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,619 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)

hand brake travel high

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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V717 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V717 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V717 OKE registered?

V717 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V717 OKE safe to buy?

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