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V355 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,485 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2025 103,253 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2025 103,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Outer Sill is corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Outer Sill is corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,817 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2018 100,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 97,912 miles

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

Offside front tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,454 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer tread. Advise swap to rear.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2012 71,425 miles

Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,268 miles

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

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

both side outer rear sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,268 miles

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

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

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

both side outer rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,011 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,531 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear worn down to 3mm

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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V355 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V355 EGC, 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 V355 EGC registered?

V355 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V355 EGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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