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M485 XPP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,189 mi
Last recorded23,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,189 miles

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

corrosion in o/s/f chassis

door mirrors not adjustable but rear veiw ok

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing off on edges.

rear suspension corroded

rear window in poor conidition affecting rear veiw from int/mirror

steering lock not working

Fail 12 Aug 2013 234,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion in o/s/f chassis

door mirrors not adjustable but rear veiw ok

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing off on edges.

rear suspension corroded

rear window in poor conidition affecting rear veiw from int/mirror

steering lock not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 229,541 miles

brake fluid level on minimum mark

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches, plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

handbrake warning light stays illuminated

washer hose leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 229,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level on minimum mark

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches, plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

handbrake warning light stays illuminated

washer hose leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2012 229,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front reg slightly damaged

rear brake application justy passes test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 216,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 195,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 175,482 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 May 2009 175,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 164,763 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 164,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 154,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 149,330 miles

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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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M485 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M485 XPP, 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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M485 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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