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V611 ELB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,143 mi
Last recorded117,143 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 117,134 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,324 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,762 miles

front brake disc's started to corrode up.

front windscreen centre section small stone chip.

nearside & offside front headlight lens slightly yellow.

rear suspension anti roll bar corrode up.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's started to corrode up.

front windscreen centre section small stone chip.

nearside & offside front headlight lens slightly yellow.

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corrode & pitted excessivly (offside)

rear suspension anti roll bar corrode up.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,136 miles

exhaust system corrode !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's corrode inner side braking surafce area !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

rear brake disc's excessivly corrode (offside pitted)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,996 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,996 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low !!!

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low!!!!

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,058 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,923 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,923 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode.

nearside & offside windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 51,569 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode up.

front brake disc corrode & pitted inside.

nearside front tyre worn outer edges & 4.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre cracking up tread section & 3.5mm tread depth.

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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V611 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V611 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 V611 ELB registered?

V611 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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