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V394 EAH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,193 mi
Last recorded125,193 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 EAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 125,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes corroded (front and rear)

Pass 18 Aug 2018 122,273 miles

general underbody corrosion around suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general condition of vehicle very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 114,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,325 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 111,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,627 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 8 May 2014 99,024 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,404 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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V394 EAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V394 EAH, 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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V394 EAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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