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T508 SDT

1999 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX5121,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 SDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension very correded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 174,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 174,932 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 174,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 165,972 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 165,972 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 155,672 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 155,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 144,651 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 144,651 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 132,683 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 132,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a nail in centre tread

Pass 4 Oct 2007 121,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 105,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 105,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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T508 SDT is a 1999 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 121,581 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T508 SDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T508 SDT registered?

T508 SDT is a 1999 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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