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M55 TBO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,789 mi
Last recorded128,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 128,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 124,759 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,697 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.697 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres scrubbing edges

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min legal requirement only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,985 miles

Front nearside and offside front chasiss section corrosion meets the minimum legal requirement only

Fail 28 Nov 2018 106,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.619% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front nearside and offside front chasiss section corrosion meets the minimum legal requirement only

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,531 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,252 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,647 miles

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

front chassie rails coroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,647 miles

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

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

front chassie rails coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

near side wiper deteriating

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

near side wiper deteriating

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,416 miles

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

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

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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M55 TBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M55 TBO, 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 M55 TBO registered?

M55 TBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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