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R321 RAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 RAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 147,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 147,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 146,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 142,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 139,270 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 138,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 134,026 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 107,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,223 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,146 miles

possible emmision readings may need further investigation for next m.o.t.test

Fail 9 Feb 2007 67,146 miles

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,882 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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R321 RAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R321 RAM, 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 R321 RAM registered?

R321 RAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R321 RAM safe to buy?

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