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R211 BAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,771 mi
Last recorded70,771 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 BAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,739 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,723 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,718 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,692 miles

Underbody corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Handbrake lever travel high.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,514 miles

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

footbrake slightly spongey

Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 70,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,162 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,079 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 49,204 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R211 BAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R211 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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R211 BAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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