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V427 MTM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,737 mi
Last recorded109,737 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 109,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Hand brake has a lot of travel and may require an adjustment

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON THE LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON THE LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter and sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,107 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel area corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

offside area outer arch area corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,919 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear wheel arch / sill panel corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside outer wheel arch area's

Fail 27 Nov 2019 101,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play found when vehicle is jacked on the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - marked in yellow - viewed from inner arch - anti-roll bar & upper arm mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of chassis - anti-roll bar & upper arm mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible - headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play found when vehicle is jacked on the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of chassis - anti-roll bar & upper arm mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible - headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside outer wheel arch area's

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,051 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 98,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,122 miles

front brakes binding slightly and offside front brake pads getting thin

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,951 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,702 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,088 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f - n/s/f tyre walls perishing and cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,952 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,147 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,147 miles

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

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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V427 MTM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V427 MTM, 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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V427 MTM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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