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W259 NUF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 98,689 miles

All suspension components underside badly corroded as is complete exhaust system and mounts

N/S handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 18 May 2020 98,689 miles

All suspension components underside badly corroded as is complete exhaust system and mounts

N/S handbrake low on efficiency

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,856 miles

both front inner chassis members slight corossion

slight tyre wearing to offside front

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.091 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front inner chassis members slight corossion

slight tyre wearing to offside front

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,124 miles

head lamps aim patterns becoming poor due to fogging of lamps

slight corrossion to both nearside and offside front chassis

Pass 9 May 2017 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to wear indicators Avon 185/60 r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 86,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 18kgf efforts (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to wear indicators Avon 185/60 r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 82,730 miles

front and rear brake disc pitted!

Fail 16 May 2016 82,730 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc pitted!

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,446 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,446 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,541 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,937 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,936 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,513 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,513 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W259 NUF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W259 NUF, 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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W259 NUF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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