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V328 EGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,900 mi
Last recorded136,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 EGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,900 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION AND BRAKING COMPONANTS AND CHASSIS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

OSF OSR NSR NSF UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub frame corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,739 miles

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

Offside chassis rail is damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2014 119,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside chassis rail is damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,245 miles

offside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,838 miles

The main centre brake pipe at the rear is corroded

The offside chassis leg is damaged the full lengh

The offside outer sill is corroded and bulging

The offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/.s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

rear exhast in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/.s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

rear exhast in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,220 miles

all pads and discs poor

Fail 1 Aug 2011 104,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all pads and discs poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,517 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,517 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 8 Jul 2009 94,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s chasis rail has some damage.(underside.)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,652 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,072 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 69,072 miles

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

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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V328 EGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V328 EGF, 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 V328 EGF registered?

V328 EGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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