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E5 TYP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,079 mi
Last recorded90,079 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,559 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,412 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,790 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,859 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,509 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 71,435 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E5 TYP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E5 TYP, 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 E5 TYP registered?

E5 TYP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is E5 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 TYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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