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V438 EYA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 EYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 74,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 73,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,526 miles

Offside Front tyre wear very low inner edge

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,501 miles

undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,589 miles

Front brake discs are distorted

Rear tyres are worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,067 miles

Front tyres are perished in the tread

O/S/R tyre is worn on the inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,493 miles

Front tyres are smooth on the inside edge

tyre size 215/45/15

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,855 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,855 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,292 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

near side rear appears to be a bit out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,782 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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V438 EYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V438 EYA, 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

How do I check the history of V438 EYA?

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What year was V438 EYA registered?

V438 EYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V438 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 EYA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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