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V915 DBJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 DBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 64,448 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,335 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,981 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 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 Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,973 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg at anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg at anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, around anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, around anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,184 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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V915 DBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V915 DBJ, 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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V915 DBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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