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V92 EGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 EGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,902 miles

Front Disc's corroded

Rear Disc's corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center middle box corroded/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Disc's corroded

Rear Disc's corroded

Pass 14 May 2022 84,417 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 84,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel damaged

Fail 27 May 2021 78,630 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel damaged

Pass 27 May 2020 78,605 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 78,605 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 78,269 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 78,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 77,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,040 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disk and pads worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disk and pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,109 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 74,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,072 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has long travel

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,738 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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V92 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V92 EGJ, 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 V92 EGJ registered?

V92 EGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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