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V845 ETN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 ETN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,937 miles

Rear rust on both rear arches

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,560 miles

both rear outer wheel archs corroded

nearside rear handbrake low

Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 112,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion beside suspension arm (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,719 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion beside suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,719 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion beside suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,744 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,351 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 71,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 61,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2005 57,484 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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V845 ETN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V845 ETN, 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 V845 ETN registered?

V845 ETN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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