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V808 HVX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 HVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,529 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,340 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,337 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed aborted, not close to requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose locking bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 91,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,154 miles

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

general corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,164 miles

Offside front tyre outside wall cracking

Offside rear tyre inside side wall cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre cracking on inside wall

Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front chassis box sections slightly corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted to both sills

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,984 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,889 miles

both front inner brake discs slighly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner brake discs slighly worn

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,893 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,159 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,989 miles

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

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

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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V808 HVX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V808 HVX, 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 V808 HVX registered?

V808 HVX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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