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V830 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,522 mi
Last recorded44,522 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 44,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 44,521 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,945 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 41,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 41,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,430 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,232 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 35,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 34,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,727 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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V830 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V830 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 V830 HEU registered?

V830 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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