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V357 NUA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 NUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 78,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,056 miles

general light surface corrosion present underneath

Fail 11 Apr 2023 77,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

general light surface corrosion present underneath

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,829 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to passenger side rear brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 73,431 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 65,264 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 59,196 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,520 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,979 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 31,979 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,058 miles

FITTED NEW BATTERY, POOR TO START

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Fail 12 Apr 2008 29,058 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FITTED NEW BATTERY, POOR TO START

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,627 miles

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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V357 NUA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V357 NUA, 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 V357 NUA registered?

V357 NUA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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