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W219 WFM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 WFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 130,993 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to suspension

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,993 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2017 130,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded through on rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded One metal pipe ,marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis rails ,nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

All power steering metal pipes corroded

All rear suspension components are corroded,but none excessive enough to fail

Brake pipe slightly corroded All other rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,727 miles

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

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

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

front subframe has rust present.

front tyres showing signs of perishing.

front under tray fitted.

oil leaks.

rear section of exhaust system very rusty.

repairs carried out to both outer sill panels.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,294 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)

front subframe slight rust present.

oil leaks.

rear inner pads getting low.

repairs carried out to outer sill panels.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 127,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 127,140 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,047 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,045 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,336 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATE

Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,336 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATE

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,166 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,339 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,872 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,055 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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W219 WFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W219 WFM, 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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W219 WFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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