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V798 OKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,717 mi
Last recorded105,717 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine start to overheat. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge, 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both side rear under sill corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front thickness 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear thickness 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 4.5mm. 195/50R15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just met the minimum requirement 1.6mm. 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread depth 4.5mm. 195/50R15

Offside Front wing corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge, tread depth 4mm. 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cooling system needs further inspection due to overheating.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,535 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,547 miles

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

rusty sills on both sides

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,898 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 94,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar fixing bolts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar fixing bolts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,738 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 May 2013 84,194 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 5 May 2012 81,507 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 81,507 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2011 77,171 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf front chassis under wheel arch has slight surface corrosion.

rear exhaust system rusty/squeaks when pressure is applied.

Pass 13 May 2011 77,171 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf front chassis under wheel arch has slight surface corrosion.

rear exhaust system rusty/squeaks when pressure is applied.

Pass 11 May 2010 72,179 miles

front & rear discs corroding due to vehicle standing

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear pads low

Fail 11 May 2010 72,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear discs corroding due to vehicle standing

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,150 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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V798 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V798 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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V798 OKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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