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V859 MAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 MAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,842 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

PETROL CAP LOOSE FIT

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,841 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

PETROL CAP LOOSE FIT

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,280 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BREAKE DISCS INNER OUTTER EDGES CORRODED AND GROVED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS GROVED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL CUT

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 62,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light flashing,tax disc in passenger quarter lite

inner faces front discs corroded and pads getting low, both front tyres wearing inner edges, both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,642 miles

no interior mirror fitted & front brake discs rusty on inner faces.

Fail 4 Aug 2007 50,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no interior mirror fitted & front brake discs rusty on inner faces.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,540 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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V859 MAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V859 MAV, 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 V859 MAV registered?

V859 MAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V859 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 MAV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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