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V849 EAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,408 miles

Nearside Front 2 nails in tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Front 2 nails in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,776 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,363 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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V849 EAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V849 EAU, 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 V849 EAU registered?

V849 EAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V849 EAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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