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V34 HTX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 HTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 56,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .38 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,621 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 54,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 49,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 valve stems (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,367 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

offside wiper blade splitting

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 13 Dec 2021 49,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

offside wiper blade splitting

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,147 miles

all 4 tyres cracking around tread

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,762 miles

both headlamps starting to frost

Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,311 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE DETERIORATE

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,272 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (6.1.2 (a))

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE DETERIORATE

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,477 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHJTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,833 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 45,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,551 miles

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,333 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,659 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,981 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers skirts)

Pass 17 Dec 2010

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,032 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,244 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,328 miles

1.Handbrake travel high †2.Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls & intread †3.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

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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V34 HTX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V34 HTX, 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 V34 HTX registered?

V34 HTX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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