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V952 OAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 OAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 63,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower - perishing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes and OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,472 miles

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

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front subframe corroded

rattle from exhaust

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,246 miles

all suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,285 miles

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,723 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension arms corroded

h/lamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension arms slightly corroded

h/lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,950 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,780 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,169 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,606 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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V952 OAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V952 OAL, 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 V952 OAL registered?

V952 OAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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