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V332 DJU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV332 DJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,073 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,748 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 108,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

both front lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,523 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,876 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tryes cracking up between tread

Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tryes cracking up between tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,007 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,553 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,553 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on rear silencer bracket

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on rear silencer bracket

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,867 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f chassis.

front brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 75,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on o/s/f chassis.

front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 46,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,210 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V332 DJU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V332 DJU, 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 V332 DJU registered?

V332 DJU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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