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V470 EWV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 EWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 121,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 121,408 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,237 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 119,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 118,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,235 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 112,235 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 100,158 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,809 miles

belt/pulley squeek

front wings holed and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

belt/pulley squeek

front wings holed and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,958 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,954 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded....

Fail 21 Sep 2009 133,809 miles

Corrosion developing on outer sill rear corners.

Heat shields corroded on middle box and front pipe.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer box bracket corroded and detached but secure.

Small nail stuck in O/side rear tyre.

front brake pad thickness low.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,040 miles

Corrosion developing on outer sill rear corners.

Heat shields corroded on middle box and front pipe.

Rear silencer box bracket corroded and detached but secure.

Small nail stuck in O/side rear tyre.

front brake pad thickness low.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,417 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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V470 EWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V470 EWV, 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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V470 EWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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