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V855 EWS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 EWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 126,992 miles

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 126,967 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2022 125,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits co reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2022 125,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.68% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,448 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.59% (8.2.1.2 (b))

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,759 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,557 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,920 miles

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel archs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion forming in both front chassis members with in prescribed area of front subframe mountings

surface corrosion taking place on various front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,822 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake lever near to maximum travel, Adjustment may be needed soon.

Nearside front washer jet partially blocked.

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Surface corrosion forming on front and rear subframes and various steering/braking/suspension components.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake lever near to maximum travel, Adjustment may be needed soon.

Nearside front washer jet partially blocked.

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Surface corrosion forming on front and rear subframes and various steering/braking/suspension components.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,399 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,399 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 136,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both outer sills weak at rear

Fail 7 Dec 2010 136,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills weak at rear

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,541 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 56,073 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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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V855 EWS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWS, 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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V855 EWS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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