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V21 SWA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,756 mi
Last recorded18,756 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 SWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules and offside front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 18,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules and offside front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 18,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,049 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 18,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing Not found (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,465 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 SWA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWA, 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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What year was V21 SWA registered?

V21 SWA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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