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V437 LDW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,217 mi
Last recorded138,217 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 LDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,217 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 136,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 136,419 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping down (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension brace bars not attached at rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2016 136,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

general surface rust under body

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,499 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,290 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,057 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

near side rear caliper slightly damp

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,057 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

near side rear caliper slightly damp

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,712 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2011 63,712 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,959 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,173 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corrded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,545 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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V437 LDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V437 LDW, 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 V437 LDW registered?

V437 LDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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