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M500 LTD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,146 miles

Centre exhaust pipe holed & blowing

Pass 11 May 2015 75,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,633 miles

(slight) corrosion to both rear 'inner' wheel arches

Pass 31 May 2013 73,923 miles

(slight) damage to both sides of chassis rails

Both front anti-roll bar drop links bushes worn & perished

Fuel cap seal perished & becoming split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,918 miles

Both head light beam images poor!

Fuel filler cap seal perished!

Near side & off side chassis rails damaged!

Off side rear fog light light dis-coloured & dim (close to becoming excess)

Off side rear tyre perished & looks low on pressure!

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 57,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M500 LTD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M500 LTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 LTD registered?

M500 LTD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is M500 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 LTD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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