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T993 MHB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT993 MHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 88,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 84,343 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 84,343 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 81,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 81,894 miles

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

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 78,938 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pipes corroded at nearside rear and offside rear

corrosion generally present on front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,479 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,161 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,343 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

cross member corroded

cross member corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,115 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T993 MHB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T993 MHB, 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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T993 MHB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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