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ELZ 8107

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 8107
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 69,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing upper ball joint nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 60,241 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FLOOR

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FLOOR

Fail 21 Sep 2023 60,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test aborted due to excessively high reading (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation of tyre incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PANEL, NEAR TO SILL (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,140 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,476 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,395 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,379 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,051 miles

NSF tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSF tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on under body

front brakes slightly binding

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper(s) worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper(s) worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,148 miles

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

general corrosion on underbody

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,640 miles

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

corrosion on under body

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,006 miles

corrosion on under body

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,541 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 8107 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 8107, 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 ELZ 8107 registered?

ELZ 8107 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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The MOT history for ELZ 8107 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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