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P5 EDY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 EDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arms , also rear axle beam and suspension components

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arms , also rear axle beam and suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,337 miles

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

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s outer sill rusty.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s outer sill rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,486 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter cracking.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter cracking.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,949 miles

o\s\n\s\ outer sills rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,949 miles

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

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

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

o\s\n\s\ outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear running gear rusty

o\s\n\s\r outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill rusty.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P5 EDY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P5 EDY, 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 P5 EDY registered?

P5 EDY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is P5 EDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 EDY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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