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V890 DRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 92,898 miles

electric windows not working

front suspension arms, brake calipers, and surrounding area etc all very rusty

rear suspension arms and surrounding area very rusty

underside of vehicle including brake pipes all mud covered

Fail 4 May 2017 92,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Braking system leaking caliper seal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

electric windows not working

front suspension arms, brake calipers, and surrounding area etc all very rusty

rear suspension arms and surrounding area very rusty

underside of vehicle including brake pipes all mud covered

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,826 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,825 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 66,624 miles

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

front and rear descs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 66,216 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 May 2007 63,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 63,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,716 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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V890 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V890 DRB, 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 V890 DRB registered?

V890 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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