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M306 XTC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on22 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2022 122,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2021
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,821 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected power steering pump missing. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,428 miles

Exhaust has slight blow on centre section

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,428 miles

Exhaust has slight blow on centre section

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 8 May 2015 110,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cambelt cover not fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,971 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cambelt cover not fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,767 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,767 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,946 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,946 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 168,560 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 168,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 166,863 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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M306 XTC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M306 XTC, 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 M306 XTC registered?

M306 XTC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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