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V730 WUD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 WUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 74,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.392 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 474 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 73,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 59,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,063 miles

all four tyres perished

o/s/r lamp damaged

possible slow puncture o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,869 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,557 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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V730 WUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V730 WUD, 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 V730 WUD registered?

V730 WUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V730 WUD safe to buy?

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