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V186 EGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 EGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,808 miles

Offside Lower Chip in windscreen.

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Chip in windscreen.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,458 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 132,458 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 127,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,896 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe Brake hose rubbing on wheel. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp mount damaged

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,403 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,447 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose close to road wheel when turned on full lock

Offside Front Brake hose close to road wheel when turned on full lock

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose close to road wheel when turned on full lock

Offside Front Brake hose close to road wheel when turned on full lock

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,634 miles

clutch pedel rubber worn

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,796 miles

clutch pedal rubber split & worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,434 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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V186 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V186 EGJ, 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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V186 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V186 EGJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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