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V768 MOD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 MOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,305 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,131 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,745 miles

rear outer sill areas corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,761 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres low, wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,026 miles

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 93,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,145 miles

handbrake travel high

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

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,890 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,616 miles

power steering pipes starting to rust

Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipes starting to rust

Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,650 miles

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

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

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 MOD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MOD, 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 MOD registered?

V768 MOD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V768 MOD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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