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V926 NAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,198 mi
Last recorded165,198 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 NAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 165,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 158,579 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 157,809 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded slightly

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,021 miles

both outer sill rusty

chassis slightly rusty

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 24 Feb 2018 148,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both outer sill rusty

chassis slightly rusty

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,133 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty in places

Fail 20 Feb 2016 128,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty in places

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,934 miles

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

under trays are fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,933 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,327 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,608 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,429 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,201 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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V926 NAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V926 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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V926 NAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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