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V423 NAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 NAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 120,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 120,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,550 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 119,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 114,721 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure sill (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 108,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,737 miles

Earth Strap Broken O/S/R Suspention

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,600 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Earth Strap Broken O/S/R Suspention

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,328 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,994 miles

aux belt noisey

Fail 9 Apr 2011 89,870 miles

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

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

aux belt noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,099 miles

off side outer sill corrosion & near side front chassis leg inner arch corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side outer sill corrosion & near side front chassis leg inner arch corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,333 miles

front pads worn

rear tyres approaching minimum

Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,076 miles

rear brake pads worn thin, discs worn & corroded on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,076 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn thin, discs worn & corroded on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,940 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,287 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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V423 NAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V423 NAX, 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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V423 NAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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