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V691 EGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 EGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 95,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 91,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth very inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 83,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam LLB472 bulb replaced to pass (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth very inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 80,906 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,867 miles

Rear of both outter body sills deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,432 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,676 miles

Excess handbrake travel

Offside rear tyre has a large cut accross the tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,303 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,338 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Nearside front wheel does not spin freely

Surface corrosion to rear of both outter sills

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,382 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,889 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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V691 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V691 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V691 EGC registered?

V691 EGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V691 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 EGC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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