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T991 UGA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 UGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper suspension arm front bush mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately top suspension arm front bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,613 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all underside corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs coroding

front chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r light repaired with tape

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all underside corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs coroding

front chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r light repaired with tape

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

black tape on n/s/r light cluster

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inside wall/tread

Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,975 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at joints

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,415 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all front and rear suspension components corroding

both outer and rear inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded / pads 60% worn

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

oil leak/s

rear silencer rattling from inside

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,027 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs pitted

front and rear suspesion corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak/s

Fail 16 May 2011 43,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all suspension components corroded

oil leak/s

outer sills and underside corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 36,992 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at joints

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,468 miles

very slight bind at o/s front brake.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,366 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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T991 UGA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 T991 UGA, 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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T991 UGA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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