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V917 NAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 NAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion

some brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all vehicle brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all vehicle brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam intermittent working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,278 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all vehicle brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all vehicle brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam intermittent working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,585 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheel arches/sill/ inner sill areas rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,734 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,734 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,856 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,803 miles

both rear outer sill sections just servicable.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,398 miles

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

Front Registration Plate Has Slight Damage

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,039 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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V917 NAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V917 NAV, 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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V917 NAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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