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V998 OCS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,063 mi
Last recorded93,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 OCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,063 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 71,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 31,856 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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V998 OCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V998 OCS, 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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V998 OCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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