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M352 YWB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 YWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 152,532 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 152,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 152,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer & inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 151,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 139,736 miles

all over under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Fail 18 Oct 2021 139,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all over under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 29 May 2020 132,944 miles

Offside Front offside front outer seal has corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2019 125,987 miles

front and rear sub frames rusty

Fail 30 May 2019 125,987 miles

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

front and rear sub frames rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 125,303 miles

Front subframe/suspension corroded.

Offside front outer sill/wing corroded.

Rear subframe/suspension corroded.

Pass 18 May 2017 124,161 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 10 May 2016 120,926 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front flexy hose ferules corroded.

Rear of sills corroded.

Pass 6 May 2015 117,133 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 114,031 miles

Both nearside tyres slight damage on outer walls

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,225 miles

Both nearside tyres damaged on outer tyre walls

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

Pass 4 May 2012 111,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 93,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,642 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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M352 YWB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M352 YWB, 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 M352 YWB registered?

M352 YWB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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