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V773 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 91,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,181 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,532 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,529 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just on limit

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 71,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre just on limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,015 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,081 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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V773 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V773 OKE, 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 V773 OKE registered?

V773 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V773 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V773 OKE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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