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V603 ELB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,152 mi
Last recorded145,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,152 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,254 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,499 miles

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 7 Mar 2012 135,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 135,136 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 130,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 128,044 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 128,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,233 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 122,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,386 miles

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

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

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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V603 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V603 ELB, 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 V603 ELB registered?

V603 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V603 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V603 ELB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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