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V781 EGV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 EGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,705 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

general age-related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,141 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint corroded/ slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

general age-related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,215 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,332 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,332 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 84,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf/osf windscreen wiper blades streaking/split[18" X2]

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,164 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroed.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,068 miles

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

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

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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V781 EGV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V781 EGV, 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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What year was V781 EGV registered?

V781 EGV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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