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V190 EGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,780 mi
Last recorded50,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 EGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 50,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,757 miles

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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

various front and rear components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 50,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

various front and rear components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 50,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various front and rear components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 49,924 miles

both rear outer sill are corroded

underneath of car is corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,362 miles

Corrosion in places

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Corrosion in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to center connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,831 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,250 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 31,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,364 miles

Both wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,337 miles

both wiper blades split

signs of brake fluid on servo possible leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,705 miles

both wiper blade split

signs of brake fluid on servo, possible leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,381 miles

brake fluid reservoir low, possible leak as sign of fluid on servo

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 26,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,258 miles

brake fluid trace around servo

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,757 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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V190 EGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 V190 EGK, 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 V190 EGK registered?

V190 EGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V190 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V190 EGK 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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