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ELZ 5376

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5376
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,910 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,852 miles

all suspension components rusting

brake pipes greased

oil leak

slight exhaust blowing

underbody rusting

Fail 17 May 2018 74,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area all marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 69,907 miles

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

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

underseal applied covering testable components such as brake lines

Fail 23 May 2017 69,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underseal applied covering testable components such as brake lines

Pass 17 May 2016 65,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but no excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms rusty but not excessive (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 May 2016 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but no excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms rusty but not excessive (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 May 2016 65,224 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 62,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,793 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,617 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,795 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,795 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,453 miles

N/S REAR OUTER SILL WEAK/CORRODED.

REAR COILS AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED.

SLIGHT SMEARING FROM WIPERS. O/S FOG LIGHT FADED.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,156 miles

REAR COILS AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. N/S REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,032 miles

both rear tyers starting to perish

Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,030 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyers starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,561 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,557 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 44,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 5376 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ELZ 5376, 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 5376 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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