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1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 PAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,440 miles

front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 52,437 miles

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

front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 52,379 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 52,379 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,319 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 52,319 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings /both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 52,301 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,000 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 51,567 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,382 miles

components on the underside of the car are very rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

components on the underside of the car are very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 51,117 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,857 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,581 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,578 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,895 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,698 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,858 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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V5 PAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V5 PAT, 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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V5 PAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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