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VIW 9840

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,337 mi
Last recorded151,337 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9840
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 151,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2023 145,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 145,151 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 145,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 142,443 miles

After market lowered suspension fitted all round

Heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components and front and rear sub frames

Fail 25 Apr 2019 142,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis been crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis been crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

After marked lowered suspension fitted all round

Heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components and front and rear sub frames

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low in tread and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low in tread and devoid of tread on inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all shock bump stops and gaitors perished

both chassis rails badly dented

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 May 2015 140,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 138,714 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 137,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 136,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 135,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 135,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 133,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 131,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,484 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 126,064 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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VIW 9840 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VIW 9840, 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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VIW 9840 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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