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V260 EGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 EGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/f chassis member

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 6 Aug 2015 136,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 May 2014 126,853 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Fail 2 May 2014 126,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 120,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 120,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 107,763 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 107,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,619 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,383 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn - edge split.

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corrosion at rear clip.

nearside front tyre, substantial inner edge wear.

tyre size 185 60 14

Fail 27 Oct 2008 73,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn - edge split.

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corrosion at rear clip.

nearside front tyre, substantial inner edge wear.

tyre size 185 60 14

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,008 miles

Slight damage to offside chassi rail.Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,744 miles

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,174 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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V260 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V260 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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V260 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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