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V382 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV382 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear outer door sill corroded.

windscreen damaged to nearside corner.

Fail 24 Jun 2023 102,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear outer door sill corroded.

windscreen damaged to nearside corner.

Pass 26 May 2022 102,362 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 102,359 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,322 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,461 miles

front n/s bumper damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front n/s bumper damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,295 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,769 miles

under tray loose /// front /rear sub frames rusty // surface

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,769 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

under tray loose /// front /rear sub frames rusty // surface

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,454 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,399 miles

BOTH FRONT /REAR SUB FRAMES VERY RUSTY /SUSPENSION ARMS

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 56,246 miles

adv::: slight binding on n/s/front

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,852 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,259 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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V382 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V382 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 V382 EGC registered?

V382 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V382 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V382 EGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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