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M320 RNY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,945 mi
Last recorded171,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 RNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 171,945 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

under-body has general surface rust front to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2019 170,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 170,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 168,488 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 168,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 166,211 miles

Front Oil Leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 166,211 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Oil Leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 163,079 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s n/s rear ouyer sills corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2014 163,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s n/s rear ouyer sills corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2013 160,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 160,723 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 147,752 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 147,752 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 138,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 138,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 135,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 132,821 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high but not to stops

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 131,737 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M320 RNY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M320 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 M320 RNY registered?

M320 RNY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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