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PIL 7911

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,699 mi
Last recorded122,699 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7911
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,699 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,689 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 122,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,844 miles

Under body corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,186 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,711 miles

both rear chassis damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,301 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blade condition

Fail 9 Oct 2008 76,301 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blade condition

Fail 29 Sep 2007 74,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,974 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 66,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2005 58,057 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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PIL 7911 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PIL 7911, 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 PIL 7911 registered?

PIL 7911 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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