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V763 PKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,885 miles

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2022 90,831 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside, inner arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside, inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corrosion, heavier in areas suspension components, prescribed areas sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 90,802 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion to components under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,098 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rall (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions pass on extended test

Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,591 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,436 miles

offside front door lose speaker wire

Fail 10 Jan 2015 74,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front window wipers slight smeeing window screen

offside front door lose speaker wire

Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,003 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 69,986 miles

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

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,395 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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V763 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V763 PKJ, 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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V763 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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