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M435 UJH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

226,196 mi
Last recorded226,196 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 UJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 226,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 222,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 222,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 219,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 215,314 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 215,296 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end box. (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 215,179 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrsion appearing to o/s chassis rail.

rear tyres showing starting to perish.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 212,571 miles

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

corrosion appearing to rear outer sills

high level stop light non-op

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 212,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion appearing to rear outer sills

high level stop light non-op

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 208,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet hinges seized.n/s sun visor insecure.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 208,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet hinges seized.n/s sun visor insecure.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 205,317 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 205,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 200,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 196,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 195,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 191,276 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front tyre starting to split not down to chords

Fail 30 Jun 2009 191,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre starting to split not down to chords

Pass 18 Dec 2007 188,429 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 188,429 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 183,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 173,119 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 173,119 miles

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

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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M435 UJH 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 52.2%.

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 M435 UJH, 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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M435 UJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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