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EFC 427A

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 427A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,811 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor to sills corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front chassis corroded

front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

gearbox undertray damaged

rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 59,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor to sills corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front chassis corroded

front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

gearbox undertray damaged

rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 59,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s rear coil spring corroded

o/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall

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

floor to sills corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front chassis corroded

front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

gearbox undertray damaged

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 53,471 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,621 miles

front tyres starting to crack on side walls

slight drag on near side front brake

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,621 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres starting to crack on side walls

slight drag on near side front brake

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 42,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,541 miles

Fromt brake discs pitted on inside edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,573 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 17,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,383 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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EFC 427A is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFC 427A, 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 EFC 427A registered?

EFC 427A is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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