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V273 EPR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 EPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,524 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Seatbelt mounting prescribed areas corroded (rear of outer sills)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,521 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded within clip and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush worn

Offside and nearside seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,395 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,395 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,123 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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V273 EPR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V273 EPR, 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 V273 EPR registered?

V273 EPR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V273 EPR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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