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DIG 7468

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 7468
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 154,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 140,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 140,665 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blue smoke

Fail 29 Nov 2013 140,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to floor both sides

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension arms corrded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 137,488 miles

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

floor damaged both sides

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

o/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,819 miles

Underside very corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 132,816 miles

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

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

Underside very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,659 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 129,659 miles

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

Advise waxoil

Pass 11 Nov 2009 124,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,244 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 115,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 115,203 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 113,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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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DIG 7468 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DIG 7468, 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 DIG 7468 registered?

DIG 7468 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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