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M531 XPP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,709 mi
Last recorded199,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 199,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 198,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 198,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cover seals fitted preventing thorough examination

Pass 20 Apr 2013 194,340 miles

cover sills fitted preventing thorough inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2012 191,034 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 191,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 184,868 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 179,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 176,058 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

long handbrake travel

slight play in rack nearside

Fail 18 Apr 2009 176,058 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

long handbrake travel

slight play in rack nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2008 162,152 miles

all brake discs rusty

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Jan 2008 162,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake discs rusty

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Dec 2006 146,173 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Dec 2006 146,173 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2006 140,754 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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M531 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M531 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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What year was M531 XPP registered?

M531 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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