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A8 OHL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,361 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,914 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,912 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,813 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 125,801 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 123,200 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2015 123,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 105,728 miles

corrosion osf inner arch

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,741 miles

corrosion front inner wings

Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,721 miles

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

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

corrosion front inner wings

Pass 23 May 2011 94,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,287 miles

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,790 miles

front underwing areas corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs inner edges corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,682 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 May 2006 75,619 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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A8 OHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A8 OHL, 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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A8 OHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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