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PIL 8744

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,944 mi
Last recorded103,944 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8744
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 103,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,536 miles

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

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

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

all discs corroded

all tyres on legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2011 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

all discs corroded

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 89,195 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 84,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 84,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 73,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 73,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 8744 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PIL 8744, 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 PIL 8744 registered?

PIL 8744 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is PIL 8744 safe to buy?

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