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V562 MJM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 MJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,536 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 98,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2025 98,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 88,434 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 88,403 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 78,079 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 12 May 2016 68,215 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking of tread

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,494 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,988 miles

n/s/f brake slight binding when turned by hand

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 66,931 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

offside front floor section corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

petrol smell under bonnet but no leaks evident

Fail 24 May 2013 66,424 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 66,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 65,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,061 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,172 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,156 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,169 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,723 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,221 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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V562 MJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V562 MJM, 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 V562 MJM registered?

V562 MJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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