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V373 PJW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 PJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,090 miles

Offside Rear rear of sill/wheel/arch slightly corroded

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

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 18 Jun 2025 96,076 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear rear of sill/wheel/arch slightly corroded

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

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,910 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,910 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,723 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 86,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,843 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,253 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,251 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,615 miles

Offside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,908 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,550 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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V373 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V373 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 V373 PJW registered?

V373 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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