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ELZ 5375

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5375
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 145,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,639 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 142,518 miles

Central Rear Outer Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer treads to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,758 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from emgine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on outer sill in door well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,927 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 122,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 110,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 110,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 110,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 106,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 102,926 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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ELZ 5375 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ELZ 5375, 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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ELZ 5375 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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