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E2 HEY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 HEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 93,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

body kit and bumpers slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear lights smoked/ painted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both side skirts slightly loose and catching door on drivers side

under body corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 77,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes and arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes and arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 77,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,217 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,313 miles

power steering leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

power steering leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,972 miles

both front chassis legs front corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,960 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front chassis legs front corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 74,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,042 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,719 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,416 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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E2 HEY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E2 HEY, 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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E2 HEY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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