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V131 DYJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 86,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,359 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front/Rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,141 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded slightly

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,384 miles

N/S rear service and parking brake slightly lower than O/S

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,321 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear service & parking brake lower readings than offside

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,781 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,568 miles

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

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

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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V131 DYJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V131 DYJ, 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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What year was V131 DYJ registered?

V131 DYJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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