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VIW 9221

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9221
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 154,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 143,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,858 miles

fog light in middle of vehicle,( high level brake light )

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes creak

offside rear outer sill rusty but not excessive

slight movement in offside front wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,088 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate loose

no bonnet stay

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,366 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 117,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 116,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 113,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 103,737 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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VIW 9221 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 9221, 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 9221 registered?

VIW 9221 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is VIW 9221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 9221 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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