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V404 ECU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

62,078 mi
Last recorded62,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 ECU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,078 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,078 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,976 miles

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 61,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,606 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusting on suspension

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded badly pitted reducing wall thickness (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusting on suspension

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 474,882 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,398 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 44,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,253 miles

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

brake pads getting low o/s/f

front tyre treads getting low and agecracked

n/s wiper slightly smeary

slight rusting on suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,365 miles

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

slight rusting on suspension

Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,365 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight rusting on suspension

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,176 miles

advise front brake discs.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,481 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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V404 ECU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 V404 ECU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V404 ECU registered?

V404 ECU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V404 ECU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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