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V818 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,015 mi
Last recorded149,015 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 149,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 149,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co exceeeds limits due to decat (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate cololur blue

Pass 30 May 2023 146,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 145,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 138,803 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 138,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 138,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 137,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,040 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 105,692 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 99,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 93,690 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 31 May 2011 88,442 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 81,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 73,591 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 64,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall.

Fail 31 May 2008 64,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 30 May 2007 52,713 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 52,440 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS DAMAGE.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 43,221 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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V818 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V818 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 V818 HEU registered?

V818 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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