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B18 ELY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ELY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 122,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 121,988 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 121,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 115,868 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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B18 ELY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B18 ELY, 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 B18 ELY registered?

B18 ELY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is B18 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ELY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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