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R21 OMB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 OMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,103 miles

Nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,419 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rack gaiter split

Nearside rack gaiter split on clip end.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,053 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,464 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise --- alternator belt is in a poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 54,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,166 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 44,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R21 OMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R21 OMB, 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 R21 OMB registered?

R21 OMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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