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V335 LAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 LAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,264 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 152,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 152,198 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 144,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,770 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters pperished

Headlamp beam image poor

Rear Brake pipes pitted/corroded

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,656 miles

head light Patton poor

Fail 3 Nov 2020 139,594 miles

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

head light Patton poor

Pass 12 Jun 2019 124,806 miles

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 113,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 103,164 miles

Advise rust appearing at both rear inner sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2017 103,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Advise rust appearing at both rear inner sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,644 miles

hole in nearside upper sill, not in perscribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in nearside upper sill, not in perscribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre to rear join is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,881 miles

exhaust centre to rear join is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,857 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,566 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,660 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,083 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,361 miles

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

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

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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V335 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V335 LAM, 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 V335 LAM registered?

V335 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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