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E17 CRS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 CRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,309 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,280 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,451 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,608 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,591 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,427 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,372 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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E17 CRS 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 76%.

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 E17 CRS, 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 E17 CRS registered?

E17 CRS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is E17 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 CRS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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