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V453 VBW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 VBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,443 miles

underbody including suspension undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2025 107,439 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody including suspension undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,094 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Under Body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 106,713 miles

Offside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under Body Corrosion in All Prescribed Areas

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 105,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all component parts on underside has surface corrosion and have been lightly undersealed

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,619 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,036 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 54,200 miles

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

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

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

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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V453 VBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V453 VBW, 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 V453 VBW registered?

V453 VBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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