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V391 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

67,969 mi
Last recorded67,969 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,969 miles

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Underseal has been applied to underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Oct 2025 67,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Underseal has been applied to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2024 66,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front also offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,512 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 65,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,859 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

black under seal on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 64,229 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Staying on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Staying on with sidelights (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Staying on with sidelights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 63,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes and all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 62,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes and all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 60,128 miles

Front and rear sub frame's and suspension components corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high 1.044 & 1.038 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high 0.33 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,511 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 56,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 56,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,882 miles

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

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)

slight corrosion on chassis and brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2014 50,882 miles

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

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)

n/s/r brakes pads missing anti rattle springs

slight corrosion on chassis and brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,756 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,187 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,943 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,662 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,272 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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V391 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 V391 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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V391 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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