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V855 ELB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 111,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 109,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,361 miles

rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,372 miles

rear tyres wearing and rubber cracking,offside wiper deteriorating,rear exhaust corroding,general corrosion under body.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres wearing and rubber cracking,offside wiper deteriorating,rear exhaust corroding,general corrosion under body.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,270 miles

battery weak offside sill corroding rear tyres ageing and cracking nearside front brake binding slightly offside wiper splitting corrosion on underbody components

Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery weak offside sill corroding rear tyres ageing and cracking nearside front brake binding slightly offside wiper splitting corrosion on underbody components

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,310 miles

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

offside sill panel corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,489 miles

front brake pads wearing low,offside sill panel corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,420 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,592 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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V855 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V855 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 V855 ELB registered?

V855 ELB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V855 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V855 ELB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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