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V890 NGO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,748 mi
Last recorded43,748 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 NGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 43,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 43,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,669 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (all 4) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 41,668 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc and pad shows signs of excessive heat

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (all 4) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,755 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,179 miles

front brake effort uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,617 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,796 miles

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

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

components under car rusty

hand brake travel just o k

Fail 18 Feb 2008 26,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

components under car rusty

hand brake travel just o k

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,487 miles

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

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

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

components rusty

hand brake travel just o k

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,187 miles

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

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

components rusty

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 NGO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V890 NGO, 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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V890 NGO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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