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TXY 978

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXY 978
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,096 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre tread cracked and perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,615 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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TXY 978 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TXY 978, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TXY 978 registered?

TXY 978 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is TXY 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXY 978 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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