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D4 VPR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,784 mi
Last recorded132,784 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 132,783 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle to n/s/r flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,046 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2019 127,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 120,297 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 115,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 114,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 107,318 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,775 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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D4 VPR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D4 VPR, 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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D4 VPR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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