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V995 ECL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,303 mi
Last recorded102,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 102,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 102,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2022 100,467 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Outer Sill (Both Sides) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,685 miles

Advise both sides sills corroded..

Advise front section exhaust corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 95,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,387 miles

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components & chassis corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,386 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components & chassis corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,580 miles

Chassis members & suspension components corroding.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,578 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Chassis members & suspension components corroding.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,380 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,842 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,832 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,250 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,195 miles

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

Brake warning light 'ON' on dashboard

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

Brake fluid level very low just above minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,706 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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V995 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V995 ECL, 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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V995 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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