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V133 OFM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,740 mi
Last recorded53,740 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 53,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding stating to seize (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2026 53,734 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding stating to seize (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyres cracking all

Fail 9 Dec 2024 53,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

tyres cracking all

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under side has been rust protected

Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round due to standing (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front all front suspension is corroded and covered in under shield and bushes worn

Offside Front caliper binding on floor test

Rear all rear suspension corroded and covered in under shield and bushes worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Front both wishbones cdorroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wishbones corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,235 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 49,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion aroud wishbone area all

Fail 7 May 2019 49,743 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion aroud wishbone area all

Pass 16 May 2018 49,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake imbalance 20% ns 250L os 200L

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension arms corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 47,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect all the brake discs on this vehicle due to it being fitted with back plates

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,666 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

unable to fully inspect rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,312 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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V133 OFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V133 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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V133 OFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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