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M518 EYG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,844 mi
Last recorded20,844 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 EYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 208,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 207,450 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s wiper torn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 204,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 198,137 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both front brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 25 Jul 2011 198,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both front brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 3 Dec 2009 193,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 180,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 180,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 173,513 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 173,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 161,812 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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M518 EYG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M518 EYG, 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 M518 EYG registered?

M518 EYG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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