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V182 RJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,462 mi
Last recorded123,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV182 RJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,462 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/weld (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 123,267 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/weld (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,411 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,396 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,978 miles

Emission conditions only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe, repaired joint area (7.1.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside & offside (4.1.D.1e)

General corrosion to underside components/chassis

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,032 miles

Emission conditions only just met

Front tyres perishing on outer walls

General surface rust to underneath, especially front and rear sub frame areas

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Deep cut to tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill corner area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above junction (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 105,456 miles

Front Both tyres perishing on outer walls

General surface corrosion to chassis/components

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 105,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both tyres perishing on outer walls

General surface corrosion to chassis/components

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,786 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

surface corrosion on suspension components etc

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,476 miles

corrosion in exhaust

damage to nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre on 2mm(1.6mm -limit)-195/50/15

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,406 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 16 Jul 2012 96,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on all brake discs,condition of inner brake pads unknown

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

signs of brake fluid around back of master cylinder,advise closer inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes corroded

hanbrake lever travel high

rear brakes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,901 miles

damage to near side front wheel rim

Fail 5 Feb 2010 79,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to near side front wheel rim

off side rear tyre down to 2.5mm and punctured

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

front registration plate de-laminated

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,642 miles

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

small cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2008 51,642 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,828 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to markers

Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,432 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,432 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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V182 RJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V182 RJO, 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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V182 RJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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