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VBZ 8146

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,320 mi
Last recorded19,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 8146
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 18,778 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 4 May 2022 18,470 miles

front tyre treads wearing on edges

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 May 2021 17,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 17,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,947 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,671 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,583 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,315 miles

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,857 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,055 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing low and on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,552 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn low on edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,863 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,371 miles

front tyre tread wearing on edges

rear tyre treads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,650 miles

rear tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,983 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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VBZ 8146 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBZ 8146, 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 VBZ 8146 registered?

VBZ 8146 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is VBZ 8146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBZ 8146 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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