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M5 WLG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,549 mi
Last recorded65,549 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,549 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2025 65,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

repair to n/s/r undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2024 64,207 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside heavily coated fully inspection cant be carried out

Fail 20 Apr 2023 58,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside heavily coated fully inspection cant be carried out

Pass 12 May 2022 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded not excessively

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded not excessively

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 56,937 miles

Offside Front tyre heavlly cracked/perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r sill damaged

slight leak at exhaust mid to back box join

underfloor and components greased oiled

various pipes greased oiled

Fail 11 May 2021 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg above arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavlly cracked/perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers streaky

n/s/r sill damaged

slight leak at exhaust mid to back box join

underfloor and components greased oiled

various pipes greased oiled

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,449 miles

all brake pipes greased

suspension components painted and oiled

under carriage painted and oiled

Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,449 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all brake pipes greased

suspension components painted and oiled

under carriage painted and oiled

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,363 miles

Light corrosion underneath vehicle

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear reg plate deterioated

Small hole on ns inner sill but NOT Awithin 30cm of any mounts

Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both sills corroded

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to suspension parts

exhaust system corroded

nearside sill holed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,056 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension parts

rear brake discs corroded

both sills starting to corrode

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

corrosion to brake pipes

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,656 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake discs starting to corrode

brake pipes greased

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs starting to corrode

brake pipes greased

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,060 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion to brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,713 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M5 WLG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M5 WLG, 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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M5 WLG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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