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PAF 245X

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 245X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 137,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 135,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe for the nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 135,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe for the nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 126,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 126,165 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 112,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 102,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 93,190 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 85,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,540 miles

nearside front disc slightly pitted on outer face

Fail 29 Nov 2006 83,539 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 81,589 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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PAF 245X is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAF 245X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAF 245X registered?

PAF 245X is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is PAF 245X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 245X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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