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V376 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,814 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crack to cords on sidewall 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splited (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,718 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,809 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low - outer edge

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall however, no cords are exposed

Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low - outer edge

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall however, no cords are exposed

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,932 miles

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,346 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,346 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,635 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,859 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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V376 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V376 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 V376 EGC registered?

V376 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V376 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V376 EGC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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