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T997 AVC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 AVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,409 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 91,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,467 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,467 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,450 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,304 miles

both side repeaters condensated

handbrake travel high

high level brake light inoperative

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,718 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 39,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,208 miles

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

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

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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T997 AVC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T997 AVC, 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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T997 AVC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T997 AVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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