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A20 XSD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,916 mi
Last recorded56,916 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,916 miles

front brake discs have slight pitting on inner facws and n/s outer sill has corrosion at rear

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

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

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

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 40,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 40,670 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corrodied on inside edges /vented discs non a.b.s.

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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A20 XSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A20 XSD, 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 A20 XSD registered?

A20 XSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A20 XSD safe to buy?

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