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M329 AVX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,253 mi
Last recorded147,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 AVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,253 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both front lower shock bushes corroded

Both rear sills corroded

Centre stop light not working/wired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,107 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 146,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 145,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 145,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 144,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 143,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 143,133 miles

o/s n/s front &rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 142,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 142,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 139,719 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 139,719 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 134,950 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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M329 AVX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M329 AVX, 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 M329 AVX registered?

M329 AVX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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