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V916 PJW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 PJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,749 miles

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer both sills to wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension and components general corrosion

Pass 16 May 2025 74,694 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear all suspension general corrosion

Pass 2 May 2024 74,568 miles

all front and rear general suspension corrosion

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 74,488 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 24 May 2023 74,488 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 74,369 miles

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

both rear lower wheel arches to sills corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,912 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear lower wheel arches to sills corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,909 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 73,675 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 73,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,819 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 51,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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V916 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V916 PJW, 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 V916 PJW registered?

V916 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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