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V450 EEJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 EEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,754 miles

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

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,752 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 84,925 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear arches corroded

offside rear outer sill damaged but not weakened

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,855 miles

both rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear discs poor condition

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Feb 2012 77,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

all tyres low on pressure

offside front floor holed and heavily corroded

rear wheel arches and sills corroded

underside of vehicle generally poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,148 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 65,009 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,172 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode/pit on inner edges

surface corrosion starting on both outer sills

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,112 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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V450 EEJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V450 EEJ, 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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V450 EEJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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