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V340 EGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 EGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,647 miles

Both front chassis rails are corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 86,647 miles

Both front chassis rails are corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

slight bind to o/s front brake

Pass 2 May 2018 82,017 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 79,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 73,297 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,418 miles

Brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear corroded.

Corrosion to rear of offside sill.

Front discs pitted on inner face.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,418 miles

Brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear corroded.

Corrosion to rear of offside sill.

Front discs pitted on inner face.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,927 miles

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

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

rear pads slightly low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,912 miles

front and rear pads are low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

handbrake lever needs adjusting soon- still has reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,492 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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V340 EGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V340 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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V340 EGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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