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V522 LAT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 LAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve cat - rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,549 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded (bottom)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,119 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded at lower edges, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower, front and rear suspension wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 61,119 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded at lower edges, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower, front and rear suspension wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,307 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner sills and outer slightly corroded

suspension wishbones corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 59,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system front flexi banjo leaking to caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside handbrake low effort

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner sills and outer slightly corroded

suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 58,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 55,482 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,904 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 45,904 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,831 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear Top and Bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 44,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 34,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 22,536 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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V522 LAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V522 LAT, 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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V522 LAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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