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R26 BEN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 96,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Fail 5 Apr 2023 96,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,878 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bump er mounts modified slightly insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,697 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,035 miles

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,829 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,716 miles

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

engine cover and sill covers fitted

rear footbrake as low readings

Pass 27 Jun 2015 90,493 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,957 miles

centre rear brake light not working due to beeing used as a fog light on a swithch inside vehicle, advised by VOSA to pass and advise, although not legal for road use!

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear brake light not working due to beeing used as a fog light on a swithch inside vehicle, advised by VOSA to pass and advise, although not legal for road use!

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,045 miles

Catalytic converter efficiency low

Screen chipped

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre has cuts to tread

o/s/r tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2007 62,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,428 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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R26 BEN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R26 BEN, 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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R26 BEN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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