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ELZ 5605

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,569 mi
Last recorded65,569 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5605
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 64,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,893 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 54,891 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven o/s/f slow to respond (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,111 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,377 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,538 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,749 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,749 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)

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 5605 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 5605, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELZ 5605 registered?

ELZ 5605 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is ELZ 5605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 5605 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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