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V37 ESS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV37 ESS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,390 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,223 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes are slightly grabbing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,213 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes are slightly grabbing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,614 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,517 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

offside rear outersill corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disc have rust lips on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,801 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,565 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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V37 ESS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V37 ESS, 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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V37 ESS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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