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V475 WWL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,306 mi
Last recorded141,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 WWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 141,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 141,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 137,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,277 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 133,267 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced On main beam, light dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded under wheel arch within 30cm of shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded under wheel arch within 30cm of shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 129,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,373 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,877 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,281 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 105,387 miles

Oil leak

slight coolant leak from lower part of radiator

Fail 24 Jan 2015 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head light dim on main beam nearside

Fail 23 Jan 2015 105,223 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

slight coolant leak from lower part of radiator

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 98,697 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both chassis legs slightly distorted

nearside front brake binding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant low

N/S/F &N/S/R tyre edges worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/R tyre inner edge worn very close to cords or ply

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

Oil leak

Rear disc's corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,623 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,406 miles

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

air bag light is staying on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor panels and strengtheners slightly damaged

front wheels out of alignment possible suspension damage

Pass 11 May 2007 50,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V475 WWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V475 WWL, 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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V475 WWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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