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V739 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 25 Sep 2017 130,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,748 miles

drivers seat belt wedding frayed

front wiper blades streaky

under trays

Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush track rod (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt wedding frayed

front wiper blades streaky

under trays

Pass 27 May 2015 126,767 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 126,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f inner wheel area corroding

Pass 8 May 2014 122,107 miles

O/s outer sill panel heavily corroded at centre and rear.

Parking brake comes close to limit stop and readings only really adequate.

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded to the extent it is likely to break apart soon (photo).

Fail 8 May 2014 122,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s outer sill panel heavily corroded at centre and rear.

Parking brake comes close to limit stop and readings only really adequate.

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded to the extent it is likely to break apart soon (photo).

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,093 miles

Front Number plate in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,093 miles

Front Number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,657 miles

Front number plate damaged and discoloured.

Off side number plate lamp dim.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged and discoloured.

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

Off side number plate lamp dim.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,818 miles

The front number plate is faded almost to excess.

The n/s/f brake caliper MAY have a slight fluid leak and is tilting slightly when the brake is applied.

The n/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread and the o/s/r 3mm approx. Limit 1.6mm.

The o/s parking brake reading is a lot lower than the n/s one.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,719 miles

The front brake pads are a little thin.

The o/s park brake reading is a little low.

There is a small bind to the n/s/f brake.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,277 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

There is fading and damage to the front number plate and the rear one is starting to fade.

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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V739 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V739 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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V739 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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