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V653 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 130,439 miles

Nearside corrotion sill

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 130,389 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside corrotion sill

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,215 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror damaged

slight corrotion o/s door sill

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake bind front wheels

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn to eccess on edges

slight corrotion o/s door sill

Pass 20 Feb 2013 114,165 miles

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

front brake imbalance 15%

Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,165 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,644 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 101,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 88,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V653 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V653 EGC, 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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V653 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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