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V402 ELE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 ELE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery slightly loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( also offside front upper ball joint dust cover and nearside front upper and lower ball joint dust covers perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded in places

Fail 14 May 2021 83,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,043 miles

Battery abit loose (Clamp loose)

Both rear light lenses abit broken and holed (Temperary repairs made)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Excessive corrosion and hole at N/S/R end inner sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, getting abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipe getting abit corroded at ends

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 70,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,468 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,058 miles

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,263 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills slightly corroded

rear tyres perished/poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,665 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills slightly corroded

rear tyres perished/poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,527 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,152 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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V402 ELE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V402 ELE, 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 V402 ELE registered?

V402 ELE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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