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T987 AVC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 AVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 135,355 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 134,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 125,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,865 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 114,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 103,910 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 87,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,919 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 75,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,299 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,299 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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T987 AVC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T987 AVC, 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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T987 AVC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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