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V853 HBV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 87,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,472 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 85,067 miles

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

exhaust corroded

various suspension parts corroded

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,094 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,949 miles

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

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

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both chassis legs have slight damage

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both chassis legs have slight damage

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 79,881 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 79,881 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,594 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,594 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 75,416 miles

Front o/s + n/s upper and lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2016 75,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front o/s + n/s upper and lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 74,888 miles

Oil leak

front and rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r chassis legs dented

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2015 74,888 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front and rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r chassis legs dented

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 74,112 miles

o/s and n/s chassis legs dented

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 74,112 miles

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

o/s and n/s chassis legs dented

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 73,312 miles

All Tyres worn on inside edges

Front chassis legs corroded ahead of axle center line but not affecting steering and braking

Fail 8 May 2013 73,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

All Tyres worn on inside edges

Front chassis legs corroded ahead of axle center line but not affecting steering and braking

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 72,041 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 May 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,520 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,422 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play at nearside rear //hub//

Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play at nearside rear //hub//

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,643 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 36,131 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V853 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V853 HBV, 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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V853 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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