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D2 YFT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,576 mi
Last recorded210,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 YFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 210,576 miles

nearside and offside inner/outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 205,019 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 205,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 204,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working is connected (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at various points (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) missing both (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

instrument panel illumination very dim

no warning lamps on instrument panel

Pass 30 Jan 2015 190,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 193,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 193,893 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 157,698 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 152,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 147,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 139,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 127,341 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 127,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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D2 YFT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D2 YFT, 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 D2 YFT registered?

D2 YFT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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