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V797 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 82,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,319 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,319 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,212 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 57,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,305 miles

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

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

blades split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,376 miles

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

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

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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V797 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V797 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 V797 HEU registered?

V797 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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