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V371 PJW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 PJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 97,458 miles

Emissions unable to be completed INITIAL TEST FAILED ON CO%, DURING FULL EMISSIONS TEST ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWING HOT, WITH CABIN HEATER RUNNING AT FULL TO ASSIST COOLING, TEST ABORTED FOR SAFETY OF ENGINE (8.2.1.2 (d))

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY IMBALANCE ON N/S, MEASURED AT 46%

Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,935 miles

EMISSIONS MAXIMUM CO% HAS ONLY JUST BEEN ACHIEVED, CATALYTIC CONVERTER VERY SLOW TO REDUCE CO%

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,551 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERT

Fail 9 Apr 2024 90,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERT

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH CAM ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf inner arch/chassis and repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,236 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 27 Apr 2022 88,235 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,582 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Mar 2020 86,702 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DETERIORATED, VEHICLE REQUIRED FULL EMISSION TEST WITH INCREASED LIMITS TO PASS TEST

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,241 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,569 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

O/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,249 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO START CONVERSION

N/S/F DIRT SHIELD INSECURE

N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINT FIXING IS NOT TO THE FULL DEPTH OF RETAINING NUT

N/S/R TREAD DEPTH LOW IN THE CENTRE OF TREAD PATTERN

O/S/F BRAKE PAD LOW

O/S/R TREAD DEPTH APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 3.7.B.7

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 77,616 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,226 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 73,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,911 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,393 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 65,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,837 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V371 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V371 PJW, 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 V371 PJW registered?

V371 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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