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V838 PKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,644 mi
Last recorded70,644 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inop

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no front foglamp tell tale inop

Fail 16 Dec 2025 70,644 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inop

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no front foglamp tell tale inop

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,038 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1st skin under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1st skin under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear ex flange corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner flitch 1st skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner flitch 1st skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner flitch panel corroded 1st skin

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner flitch panel corroded through 1st skin

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in sill ok at test

Offside Front slight corrosion in inner wing

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

Offside Rear corrosion in sill

rear ex flange corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,436 miles

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

Nearside corrosion in sill may req att in future

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

Offside corrosion in sill may req att in future

Rear ex flange corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,623 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high locks up on brake test ok

osr sill corroded ok for test may req att in future may intrude on prescibed arear of seat belts

rear ex flange corroded

slight corrosion in ns rear sill may req att in future

slight surface corrosion in osf chassis rail under wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,770 miles

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

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

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

all tyre walls cracking slightly

corrosion os sill

rear ex flange corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,763 miles

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

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

osr tyre wall outer perrishing

rear tyres 3mm in centre

slight corrosion os rear sill

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,559 miles

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

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

both rear tyres down to 3mm in centre

slight corrosion in os sill ok for test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 28,584 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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V838 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V838 PKJ, 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 V838 PKJ registered?

V838 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V838 PKJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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