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V766 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,116 mi
Last recorded95,116 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 94,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 94,776 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 94,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,396 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on front of rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear tyre low air pressure

underside of vehicle has alot of surface rust

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

the nearside front tyre is close to worn out

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,240 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty on outer face

Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs rusty on outer face

Pass 11 Jul 2009 64,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,466 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 50,957 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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V766 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V766 HEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V766 HEU registered?

V766 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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