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R153 BAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,866 mi
Last recorded51,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 BAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,067 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,829 miles

rea coil spring very rusty

stone chip in front screen

exhaust system corroding

front and rear suspension components very rysyu

front coil springvery rusty

pas pipes becoming corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding

front and rear suspension components very rysyu

front coil springvery rusty

pas pipes becoming corroded

rea coil spring very rusty

stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,818 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged on underside

Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,561 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car returned with the standard lights fitted

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,831 miles

slight excess travell on handbrake lever.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 15,095 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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R153 BAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R153 BAU, 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 R153 BAU registered?

R153 BAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is R153 BAU safe to buy?

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