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V867 NAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV867 NAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,084 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 47,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,732 miles

Brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension bushes are perishing.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 46,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension bushes are perishing.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules and adjoining rigid metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules and adjoining rigid metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The underside of the vehicle has general advanced corrosion to parts of the structure and to many components. A thick underseal coating has recently been applied to many areas of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2019 46,714 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules and adjoining rigid metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules and adjoining rigid metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The underside of the vehicle has general advanced corrosion to parts of the structure and to many components. A thick underseal coating has recently been applied to many areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,697 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,603 miles

All four tyres deteriorated, perished/cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Multiple hoses Front and Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Metal pipes leading to steering rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle has general advanced corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 46,475 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Both front chassis legs have advanced corrosion

Both front wheels binding and unable to check hub components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 45,489 miles

all four wheels binding

Fail 16 May 2014 45,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four wheels binding

Pass 17 May 2013 45,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,546 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,224 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,199 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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V867 NAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V867 NAX, 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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V867 NAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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