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V860 MAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,787 mi
Last recorded130,787 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 MAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 130,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ball joint boots perished

bend o/s/f wheel rim

corrosion n/s and o/s front chassis under wheel arch

emissions default limits used

engine misfire and leads / coil arking

rear brake discs rusty

slight bind o/s/r brake

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,626 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 89,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 82,395 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,745 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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V860 MAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 V860 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 V860 MAV registered?

V860 MAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V860 MAV safe to buy?

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