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V834 HEU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,803 mi
Last recorded113,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 HEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension parts waxoiled

both sides sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,084 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension parts covered in waxoil

Fail 27 May 2025 113,078 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension parts covered in waxoil

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,586 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,098 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 108,345 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2015 108,345 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

f/o/s chassis corroding under wing

r/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

sump guard fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,387 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 87,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,789 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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V834 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V834 HEU, 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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V834 HEU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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