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E23 SHP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,632 mi
Last recorded54,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 SHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 54,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,821 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 51,804 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,251 miles

n/s/r tyre's outer sidewall heavy cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,216 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed goodyear 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed goodyear 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,986 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre's sidewall heavy cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,745 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,739 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section resealed (7.1.2)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,802 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,375 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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E23 SHP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E23 SHP, 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 E23 SHP registered?

E23 SHP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is E23 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 SHP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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