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T987 MDW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 MDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sill has repair/covered in filler

offside rear outer sill has repair/covered in filler

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,681 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,204 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 MDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T987 MDW, 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 T987 MDW registered?

T987 MDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T987 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T987 MDW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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