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R354 SBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,309 mi
Last recorded172,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 SBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 172,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner body area and antiroll bar mounting bracket showing a previous welded repair and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (inner sill ) area corroded and under sealed

Nearside Rear Outer Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (outer sill) showing a previous welded repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (inner and outer sill areas) showing multiple previous welded repairs and under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front suspension ball joint gaiters showing slight age related deterioration

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the light out

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 172,309 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated fog light wiring loom (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fog light wiring loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner body area and antiroll bar mounting bracket showing a previous welded repair and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (inner sill ) area corroded and under sealed

Nearside Rear Outer Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (outer sill) showing a previous welded repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Prescribed area of seat belt mounting (inner and outer sill areas) showing multiple previous welded repairs and under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front suspension ball joint gaiters showing slight age related deterioration

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the light out

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2019 172,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail - near front of top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of the front to back pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF inner chassis rail has slight corrosion in engine bay

gear box and rear axle both have slight oil leaks .

Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,930 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 167,551 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,235 miles

Center to rear exhaust joint has a temporary repair

Offside Rear Coil spring has surface corrosion

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

Offside hand brake reading poor compared to nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 151,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear coil spring has surface corrosion

Slight exhaust blow from center to rear joint due to corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 146,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 146,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside front and nearside front chassis rails corroded.

offside front suspension arm corroded.

offside rear outer sill corroded.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside front and nearside front chassis rails corroded.

offside front suspension arm corroded.

offside rear outer sill corroded.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe rusting near rear most floor mounting clip

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes rusting

rust hole in o/s outer sill at rear

Fail 22 Apr 2014 126,795 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe rusting near rear most floor mounting clip

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes rusting

rust hole in o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,223 miles

Oil leak

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

both chasis rails damaged

clutch fluid leak

clutch fluid level low.

exhaust system corroded

o/s outer sill rusted to limit at rear

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake binding slightly

poor pattern from both headlights

Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,101 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

both chasis rails damaged

clutch fluid leak

clutch fluid level low.

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

o/s outer sill rusted to limit at rear

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake binding slightly

poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,500 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

both front and rear brake discs badly corroded

both front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 103,499 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

both front and rear brake discs badly corroded

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 101,014 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,179 miles

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

damage to both main chassis rails.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,179 miles

damage to both main chassis rails.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 70,214 miles

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

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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R354 SBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R354 SBL, 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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R354 SBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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