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V130 OFM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,619 mi
Last recorded115,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 115,619 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 115,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration lamp dim

Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,574 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 82,697 miles

n/s front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,197 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 80,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,364 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,536 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s centre outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corroded

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r outer sill corroded out side prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s centre outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corroded

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r outer sill corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,980 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,287 miles

front brake ferrules starting to corrode

n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,278 miles

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

front brake ferrules starting to corrode

n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,564 miles

genrel exhaust system carrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

flakey corrosion on all frount and rear lower suspension arms

slight perishing on all 4 tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 49,689 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V130 OFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V130 OFM, 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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V130 OFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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