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T989 NAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,542 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of car

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,337 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under boby of car surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,251 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,513 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,163 miles

Brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,910 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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T989 NAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T989 NAM, 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 T989 NAM registered?

T989 NAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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