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VIW 8432

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 8432
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 113,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL PANEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,067 miles

All brake pipes are corroded

Head lamp aim is poor

Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

All brake pipes are corroded

Head lamp aim is poor

Pass 1 May 2010 100,597 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 99,897 miles

chip in screen

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes starting to rust

outer sills starting to rust

surface rust on suspension beds and arms

Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,407 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,876 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,856 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,856 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VIW 8432 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VIW 8432, 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 VIW 8432 registered?

VIW 8432 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is VIW 8432 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 8432 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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