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V975 PKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,151 mi
Last recorded37,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,074 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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V975 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V975 PKJ, 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 V975 PKJ registered?

V975 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V975 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V975 PKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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