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V737 LEB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 LEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 137,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 128,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 128,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner sills corroded and holed at the rear, but not in the prescribed areas.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,035 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 123,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,641 miles

Both front brakes have a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Offside Front floor corroded, but not in the prescribed areas.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under the floor at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 90,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,992 miles

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

screen damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2009 75,096 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 66,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,873 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 59,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 51,712 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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V737 LEB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V737 LEB, 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 V737 LEB registered?

V737 LEB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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