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V845 SWT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 SWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 78,309 miles

body has corrosion

Fail 15 May 2018 78,308 miles

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

body has corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 73,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 73,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,653 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 68,653 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 63,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has miss fire

Pass 21 May 2014 58,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,385 miles

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

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

both steering arms have slight play at fixings

Fail 22 May 2012 49,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 23 May 2011 43,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 37,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,303 miles

stonechip in windscreen †

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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V845 SWT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V845 SWT, 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 V845 SWT registered?

V845 SWT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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