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V669 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,120 mi
Last recorded142,120 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres some edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some underside deformation (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018
Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,501 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has damage to side wall and cut to the cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OS sill corroded by seat and seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front has bolt in bottom ball joint of unknown quality 'coach bolt used in place of original'

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,066 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and rear -- suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,769 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,280 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 82,275 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,462 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,752 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 68,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside parking brake lower readings than offside

non contact area of brake discs rusty

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 1 Sep 2007 59,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,222 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 55,203 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V669 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V669 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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V669 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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