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V331 DRA

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 DRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 104,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 104,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,263 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

over sills fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,430 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

over sills fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,422 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,416 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside and nearside rear outer door sill's heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 83,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside and nearside rear outer door sill's heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,177 miles

General corrosion to structure, components, and brake pipes

Some damage to main chassis rails

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,333 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2005 69,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V331 DRA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V331 DRA, 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 V331 DRA registered?

V331 DRA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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