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R673 NGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 NGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 89,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 89,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 30 May 2019 88,034 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 81,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,769 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,972 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,967 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,804 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,612 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,515 miles

front and rear brake pads very low †drivers side wiper blade slightly split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,728 miles

near side rear tyer near limit

Fail 2 Jun 2006 34,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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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R673 NGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R673 NGF, 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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R673 NGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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