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M199 RNY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 RNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,547 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4x wheels ()

both underbody floor strengtheners showing signs of damage

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,522 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,922 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,312 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

quieter exhaust fitted for test but customer may refit after test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,312 miles

quieter exhaust fitted for test but customer may refit after test

Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,302 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,446 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,446 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 57,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,577 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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M199 RNY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M199 RNY, 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 M199 RNY registered?

M199 RNY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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