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V518 ENT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 ENT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,065 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,828 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

rear axle beam corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,298 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,020 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 72,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,509 miles

some corrosion on front chassies

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 62,792 miles

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

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

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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V518 ENT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V518 ENT, 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 V518 ENT registered?

V518 ENT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V518 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 ENT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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