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T990 VSF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,759 mi
Last recorded57,759 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 VSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 57,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,682 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 56,944 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,497 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,232 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

gearbox undertray heavily corroded

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

underside of vehicle has heavy corrosion in places

Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6)

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

gearbox undertray heavily corroded

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

underside of vehicle has heavy corrosion in places

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,016 miles

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2011 35,014 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,912 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,898 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 VSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T990 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

T990 VSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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