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P873 PYA

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,761 mi
Last recorded129,761 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 PYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,761 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle emitts blue smoke at fast idle

Fail 17 Aug 2015 129,753 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has underseal

centre brake light disconected

Fail 30 Jul 2015 129,753 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

O/s/r brake has slight bind

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under side of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,953 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,443 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 99,443 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear outter sill corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 80,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 62,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 60,720 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P873 PYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P873 PYA, 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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P873 PYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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