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V865 HBV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,498 mi
Last recorded85,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,498 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,682 miles

advise : under body surface corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,533 miles

advise underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,068 miles

advise : front and rear suspension surface corrsion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

advise : front and rear suspension surface corrsion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,706 miles

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,706 miles

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

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,167 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,690 miles

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

all tyres wearing thin on edges

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 62,690 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing thin on edges

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,183 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,406 miles

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,406 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,867 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,133 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,189 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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V865 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V865 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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What year was V865 HBV registered?

V865 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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