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V81 VNV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,666 mi
Last recorded137,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 VNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,666 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as veiwed from engine bay, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,428 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 130,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 124,446 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 124,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides, (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,231 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis,also under side corroded in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 119,231 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis,also under side corroded in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & wing, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 109,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & wing, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,235 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 105,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 98,772 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under side corroded in many places,

Fail 31 May 2019 98,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOTH SIDES, (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under side corroded in many places,

Pass 31 May 2018 88,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front /rear inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 79,189 miles

front brake balance

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front chassis corroding

offside and nearside front lower shock rubber bush splitting and perishing

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

offside and nearside rear suspension componants corroding

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,980 miles

rear brake balance

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,972 miles

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

rear brake balance

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 May 2015 78,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 77,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,665 miles

both number plates discolouring

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside front bottom shock rubbers perishing badly

offside & nearside front chassis corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both number plates discolouring

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside front bottom shock rubbers perishing badly

offside & nearside front chassis corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,685 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN LOW

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,157 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,327 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BUSHES PERISHING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

Fail 24 Aug 2007 56,327 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 NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,253 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

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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V81 VNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V81 VNV, 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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V81 VNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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