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V760 MCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,778 mi
Last recorded135,778 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 MCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 135,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 130,595 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 May 2017 127,688 miles

Corrosion on under side of vehicle

Plastic sill cover es fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 125,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 118,743 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill trims fitted

slight surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,997 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,780 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 88,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,135 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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V760 MCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V760 MCA, 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 V760 MCA registered?

V760 MCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V760 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V760 MCA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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