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V860 UOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 UOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,614 miles

Advise n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sill's rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 67,589 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sill's rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 61,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,570 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 57,564 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rusty.

Offside Rear Outer Sill rusty.

Pass 25 May 2018 55,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 19 May 2017 53,773 miles

slight corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,697 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,423 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,423 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,456 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 UOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 V860 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

V860 UOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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