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V137 ESX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,185 mi
Last recorded102,185 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 ESX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 102,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg cracked and corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both wings corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

both inner sill corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,521 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,497 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 84,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,144 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

signs of corrosion to suspension components

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

signs of corrosion to suspension components

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,663 miles

corrossion on exhaust

emmissions high

slight blow on exhaust back box

Fail 20 Oct 2012 52,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrossion on exhaust

emmissions high

slight blow on exhaust back box

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,107 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,169 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,505 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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V137 ESX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V137 ESX, 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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V137 ESX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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