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V605 XAG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded At Join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak Coolant Level Low & Discolored

Exhaust Backbox Heatshield Heavily Corroded

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking/Perishing

Handbrake Travel High

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Underbody Rust Present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 95,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits CO2 Emissions Exceeding Legal Limit Both At Idle & During Fast Idle Test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded At Join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak Coolant Level Low & Discolored

Exhaust Backbox Heatshield Heavily Corroded

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking/Perishing

Handbrake Travel High

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Underbody Rust Present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Suspension/Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Suspension/Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Drag And Streak Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 95,026 miles

Brake performance not tested RBT Test Not Performed Due To N/S/F Wheel Binding On (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Emissions Limits Not Met During Test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely N/S/F Wheel Grabbing/Binding (1.2.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Coolant Level Below Minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Section Sleeve Has Slight Blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Backbox Hitting Body/Bootfloor (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hitting Gearbox/Diff Brace (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust CAT Rattle Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Suspension/Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Suspension/Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Drag And Streak Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded Near Join (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Section Hitting Body In 2 Places (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Inner Arches Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Has Slight Corrosion Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,558 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

undercar rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 88,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 88,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,462 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,350 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,469 miles

Oil leak

all underbody,steering,brakes,exhaust and suspension corroded

both rear sills begining to corrode

exhaust tailpipe corroded

mixed speed rated tyres,v on front and h on rear

vehicle struggled to pass emissions

Pass 20 Aug 2011 83,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,558 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 48,665 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2005 42,794 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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V605 XAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V605 XAG, 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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V605 XAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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