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V998 ECL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,413 miles

offside and nearside front inner chassis starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,403 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,017 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 100,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,761 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,542 miles

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

o s f brake staying on

Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o s f brake staying on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,549 miles

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,680 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,479 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V998 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V998 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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What year was V998 ECL registered?

V998 ECL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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