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T990 MMB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 MMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 116,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 101,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,939 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 67,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,825 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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T990 MMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T990 MMB, 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 T990 MMB registered?

T990 MMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T990 MMB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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