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V768 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,408 miles

advise offside outer sill slight corrision

Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise offside outer sill slight corrision

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,971 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,971 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 11,716 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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V768 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V768 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.

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What year was V768 HEU registered?

V768 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V768 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V768 HEU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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