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V627 ECL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 93,110 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded/rusty above anti role bar d bush

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2025 90,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded/rusty above anti role bar d bush

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 85,043 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,621 miles

N/S FRONT,O/S FRONT, N/S REAR AND O/S REAR CONTROL ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/S FRONT,O/S FRONT, N/S REAR AND O/S REAR CONTROL ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,798 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 75,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal !

Fail 22 Jul 2021 74,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal !

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,783 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 73,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,845 miles

temp. fuel cap fitted, but seal's

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 65,917 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly on inside surfaces.

Pass 14 May 2014 64,381 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight corrosion in both front inner wings.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,988 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Slight bind nearside front brake.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,988 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Slight bind nearside front brake.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,964 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,235 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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V627 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 V627 ECL, 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 V627 ECL registered?

V627 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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