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V405 ECU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 ECU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 87,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 87,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 84,386 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn to TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,706 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn to TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,735 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but not causing sharp edges

Fail 18 Oct 2014 72,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 50,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,926 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,571 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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V405 ECU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V405 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.

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What year was V405 ECU registered?

V405 ECU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V405 ECU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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