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VIL 6477

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 6477
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,787 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND FRONT WHEELS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,769 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,588 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,459 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 19 Apr 2016 124,437 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,221 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 119,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,921 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,559 miles

Brake flex ends slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer body skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,557 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake flex ends slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer body skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,922 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 103,291 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,813 miles

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

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

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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VIL 6477 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VIL 6477, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 6477 registered?

VIL 6477 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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