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V769 RAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 63,034 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 48,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 37,894 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted number plate surround damaged sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall where chalked so badly cracking cords exposed 2010 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder of tyre so badly cracking cords exposed 2010 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 52 percent total effort rear brakes efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 35,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,498 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,757 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,757 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,204 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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V769 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V769 RAL, 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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V769 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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