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V858 HBV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,105 mi
Last recorded104,105 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 104,103 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 103,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2022 103,180 miles

Emissions not tested no tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2021 99,002 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 98,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 98,490 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 81,317 miles

rear brakes discs corroded,

Pass 15 May 2012 76,240 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 76,240 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,424 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 71,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,499 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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V858 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V858 HBV, 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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V858 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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