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A18 MXF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers ( sill covers ) impede parts of the inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,231 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,147 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,717 miles

All 4 tyres worn low on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,233 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 52,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 47,483 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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A18 MXF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 MXF, 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 A18 MXF registered?

A18 MXF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is A18 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MXF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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