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V741 ESS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 ESS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,433 miles

Vehicle underbody exhibits extensive corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle underbody exhibits extensive corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,079 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,906 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 87,906 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust system corroded and supports corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Vehicle underbody and components exhibit extensive corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake disc badly rusted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,089 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake disc badly rusted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,991 miles

both outer sills corroded towards rear of vehicle

nearside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,687 miles

4x suspension coil springs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot full of items not allowing for a full inspection to be carried out

engine or transmission has oil leak present

front axle is fitted with 195/50R15 tyres whereas the rear axle is fitted with 195/55R15 tyres

front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4x suspension coil springs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot full of items not allowing for a full inspection to be carried out

engine or transmission has oil leak present

front axle is fitted with 195/50R15 tyres whereas the rear axle is fitted with 195/55R15 tyres

front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot full not allowing for full inspection

both rear suspension springs have corrosion

both rear tyres measured at 2.0mm

slight bind felt at nearside rear wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot full not allowing for full inspection

both rear suspension springs have corrosion

both rear tyres measured at 2.0mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,134 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,753 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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V741 ESS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V741 ESS, 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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V741 ESS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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