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V21 LEX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,511 mi
Last recorded99,511 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 LEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,838 miles

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 98,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as test result (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,316 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,315 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,707 miles

Both sides rear Parking brake recording little or no effort

Emission test just passed

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bpth sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front top ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps lens dull

emissins just pass

nearside parking brake perfomance low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,038 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,038 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement and nearside rear (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside front brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside rear brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,584 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust box baffles broken up inside

suspension generally corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust box baffles broken up inside

suspension generally corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil level very low

raer exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres low in air pressure

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil level very low

raer exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,552 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,506 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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V21 LEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V21 LEX, 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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V21 LEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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