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V720 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,576 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion o/s/f chassis box section

Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion o/s/f chassis box section

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,785 miles

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

Some corrosion of suspension coilsprings.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some corrosion of suspension coilsprings.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,134 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,359 miles

Brake fluid level just above minimum mark.

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight corrosion of metal brake pipes, no deep pitting evident.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,535 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,093 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,862 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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V720 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V720 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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V720 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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