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M542 YWB

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 YWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,387 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 125,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,022 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 113,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Passenger side rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2011 109,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Passenger side rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2010 102,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 97,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 95,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 90,144 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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M542 YWB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M542 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 M542 YWB registered?

M542 YWB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is M542 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 YWB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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