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R515 SBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,752 mi
Last recorded48,752 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 SBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 48,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 45,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms have some corrosion.

Fail 14 Nov 2020 44,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms have some corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2019 43,765 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 May 2019 43,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 May 2018 42,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre- wearing outer edge

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 41,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre- wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre- wearing outer shoulder

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,824 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,815 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,328 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 32,220 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,573 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 28,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R515 SBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R515 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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What year was R515 SBL registered?

R515 SBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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