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V79 SBW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,737 mi
Last recorded90,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 SBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,737 miles

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,042 miles

corrosion welded & freshly undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated flitch corroded & holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded & holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 76,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,881 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,630 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 64,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 59,074 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 55,203 miles

front windscreen stone chipped.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,317 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,317 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,910 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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V79 SBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V79 SBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V79 SBW registered?

V79 SBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V79 SBW safe to buy?

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