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V220 PKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 106,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,074 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,734 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,997 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,722 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,730 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,856 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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V220 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V220 PKJ, 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 V220 PKJ registered?

V220 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V220 PKJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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