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V351 HEV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 HEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 61,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components underside of the vehicle.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 61,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components underside of the vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,815 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 60,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,290 miles

All suspension parts underside of the vehicle surface corrosion.

Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside & Nearside. Chassis rails starting to bulge. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box rubber hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 58,450 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,668 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,497 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,901 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,044 miles

adv both front and rear suspension components corroded and blistered.

adv nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2017 55,044 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)

adv both front and rear suspension components corroded and blistered.

adv nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,305 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,668 miles

corrosion to under body, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,209 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,207 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,889 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,625 miles

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

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

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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V351 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V351 HEV, 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 V351 HEV registered?

V351 HEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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