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V843 ELB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,984 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill showing corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 40,061 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 39,821 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,442 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,375 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,354 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2012 38,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,137 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,101 miles

Offside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Tyre size 185/60/14 P6000

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,625 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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V843 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 V843 ELB, 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 V843 ELB registered?

V843 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V843 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V843 ELB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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