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V337 LAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,504 mi
Last recorded147,504 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 LAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,504 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,319 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2018 145,300 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2017 142,006 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Fail 11 Dec 2017 141,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,657 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,560 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 114,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 114,053 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

stone chips in screen

Fail 12 Dec 2011 108,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

stone chips in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,276 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,807 miles

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

rear discs getting worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,628 miles

both wipers starting to smear screen

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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V337 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V337 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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V337 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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