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A15 XRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn down to 3mm, perished and worn low on both edges

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner rear sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre down to 3mm, perished and worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread, heavily perished and worn low on inner edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner rear sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn down to 3mm, perished and worn low on both edges

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner rear sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre down to 3mm, perished and worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread, heavily perished and worn low on inner edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner rear sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,075 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,799 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2014 66,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disces corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 66,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heat sheld loose

slave cylinder leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes corroded

both rear disces corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 64,680 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SECTIONS OF BOTH SILLS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,190 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,635 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewall, not exposing cords

o/s/r light cluster cracked. not showing white light

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewall, not exposing cords

o/s/r light cluster cracked. not showing white light

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,408 miles

HEANY CORROSION ON BOTH SILLS AT REAR.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 43,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

HEANY CORROSION ON BOTH SILLS AT REAR.

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR DISC

OFFSIDE FRONT DISC HEAT DAMAGED

Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,174 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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A15 XRB 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 65.2%.

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 A15 XRB, 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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A15 XRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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