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M123 DJD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,441 mi
Last recorded155,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 DJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 153,831 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 150,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body sill panel corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2018 145,593 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front balljoints (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil springs corroded on ends

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

earth strap not fitted on differential

general oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2017 144,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 142,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 142,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,771 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 142,745 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Sep 2013 142,519 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 142,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 141,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,970 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 30 Jun 2011 140,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f disc slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 140,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,804 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,543 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2009 128,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 117,414 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 115,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 101,218 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2007 101,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,680 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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M123 DJD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M123 DJD, 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 M123 DJD registered?

M123 DJD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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