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P400 ROT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,644 mi
Last recorded78,644 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 ROT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,644 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking and cut on tread depth

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s and chassis rail`s

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking and cut on tread depth

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s and chassis rail`s

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,726 miles

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,224 miles

corrosion forming on both inners and outer sill`s

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,224 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on both inners and outer sill`s

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,795 miles

corrosion forming on outer sillpanels

Pass 1 May 2014 68,116 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,204 miles

damage to rear wheels

Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,204 miles

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

damage to rear wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,449 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2007 51,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 51,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 43,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 43,909 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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P400 ROT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P400 ROT, 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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P400 ROT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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