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V89 POE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 POE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 86,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 74,862 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,629 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sills at rear corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 73,629 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))

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sills at rear corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,953 miles

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

Sills corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,953 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Sills corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 69,958 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,898 miles

General underbody corrosion including brake disc, coil springs suspension and brake pipes

brake pedal has travel

Fail 1 Jul 2019 68,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion including brake disc, coil springs suspension and brake pipes

brake pedal has travel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 66,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 66,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight corrosion on chassis, inner wheel arch

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

Fail 27 May 2016 64,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,754 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 44,731 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,435 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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V89 POE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V89 POE, 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 V89 POE registered?

V89 POE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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