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V951 WJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 WJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,730 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 128,726 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by anti roll bar (d) bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,445 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 111,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,876 miles

Offside floor to sill corroded

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,376 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 70,709 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,260 miles

O/S/F brake has very slight restricted free movment.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,391 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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V951 WJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V951 WJO, 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 V951 WJO registered?

V951 WJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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