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V267 EPN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV267 EPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,820 miles

all major suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all major suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,462 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 96,462 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 91,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

slight scoring to both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,257 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,228 miles

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

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

freont registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,978 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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V267 EPN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V267 EPN, 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 V267 EPN registered?

V267 EPN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V267 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V267 EPN shows 9 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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