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V157 GAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

107,936 mi
Last recorded107,936 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 GAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 107,911 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,389 miles

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

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

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

to low for rbt

Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,408 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 96,408 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,239 miles

engine damp

Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine damp

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 87,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush perished

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,621 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan [seat mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,713 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,779 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,955 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,167 miles

both outer sill covers fitted at time of test

floorpan chassis subframe and suspension components cooroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

floorpan chassis subframe and suspension components cooroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,609 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,609 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,927 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 41,283 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,283 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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V157 GAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V157 GAM, 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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V157 GAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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