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V233 PKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,071 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,866 miles

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,163 miles

build up of surface rust on suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components generally corroded not excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2020 80,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components generally corroded not excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,456 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

underside vehicle suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 76,456 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

underside vehicle suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 59,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,389 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,914 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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V233 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V233 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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V233 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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