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V125 EGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 EGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 155,925 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

Advise chassis corroded.

Advise suspension arms corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 155,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 155,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 143,095 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,783 miles

advise o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,238 miles

nsf brake pads low

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 113,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf brake pads low

osr fule dirt shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,221 miles

center rear stop light out.

front aims adjusted.

o/s/f tyre nai;l.

o/s/r nail and cracking,.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 104,221 miles

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

center rear stop light out.

front aims adjusted.

o/s/f tyre nai;l.

o/s/r nail and cracking,.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,611 miles

front no plate deteriorating.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,829 miles

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rack and pinion boot catching

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,872 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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V125 EGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V125 EGN, 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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V125 EGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1999.

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