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V931 DBD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,824 mi
Last recorded155,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 DBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 155,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 155,824 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2017 155,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 150,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 141,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 139,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,629 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO APPROX 3MM MATERIAL LEFT.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (1.6MM REMAINING)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 127,629 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO APPROX 3MM MATERIAL LEFT.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (1.6MM REMAINING)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE MINIMUM TREAD LIMIT REQUIRED.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,518 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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V931 DBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V931 DBD, 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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V931 DBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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