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V899 EJT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 EJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 80,826 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive reading of 0.62 exceeding limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 75,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 67,130 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 60,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 56,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 45,963 miles

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

N/S/R sill slightly coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 45,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,458 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,903 miles

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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V899 EJT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V899 EJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V899 EJT registered?

V899 EJT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V899 EJT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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