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V783 RAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,540 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,941 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,467 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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V783 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V783 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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What year was V783 RAL registered?

V783 RAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V783 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 RAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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