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V893 ECN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 ECN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear suspension surface corrosion over components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,296 miles

both rear tyre treads low

corrsion on n/s sill will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 31 Aug 2013 115,296 miles

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

both rear tyre treads low

corrsion on n/s sill will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,873 miles

exhaust corroded

oil satain on engine

sills corroded/corrosion to under body

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,873 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

oil satain on engine

sills corroded/corrosion to under body

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 61,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 61,792 miles

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

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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V893 ECN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V893 ECN, 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 V893 ECN registered?

V893 ECN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V893 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V893 ECN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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