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S520 CEJ

1999 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 CEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,427 miles

n/s front fog light taped up

Fail 6 Jul 2012 116,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

long travell on hand brake

n/s front fog light taped up

n/s rear metal brake pipe slight corrison

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,868 miles

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

offside front center cap missing

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Fail 1 Jun 2011 109,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front center cap missing

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,885 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,988 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,988 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,458 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
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S520 CEJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S520 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S520 CEJ registered?

S520 CEJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S520 CEJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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