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V688 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,459 mi
Last recorded88,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,459 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF Front Chassis area under drivers feet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,483 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,408 miles

various brake pipes on vehicle corroded but not to excess at time of test

various corrosion on vehicle but not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail but obscured by engine cover. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail but obscured by engine cover (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear subframe slightly corroded but not holed

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail but obscured by engine cover. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail but obscured by engine cover (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear subframe slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,019 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,112 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,287 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,362 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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V688 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V688 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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V688 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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