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V85 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,414 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in rear floor brake clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,842 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,456 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,947 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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V85 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V85 NKE, 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 V85 NKE registered?

V85 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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