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V385 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 79,065 miles

nearside rear outer sill, corroded

offside rear outer sill, corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 78,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear outer sill, corroded

offside rear outer sill, corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 64,697 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,439 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,847 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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V385 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V385 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 V385 EGC registered?

V385 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V385 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 EGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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