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V363 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,489 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated ALL PARTIALLY SEIZED (3.5.1j)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 109,069 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

center brake light not working

front brake pads low

general corrosion

nearside front wheel starting to bind

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,166 miles

metal brake pipes coroded

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

vehical coroded

Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

metal brake pipes coroded

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

vehical coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 97,611 miles

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2012 97,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,546 miles

front flexis cracking

vehical coroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front flexis cracking

vehical coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,845 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 71,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,833 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 69,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 63,195 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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V363 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V363 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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V363 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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