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W32 PVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 PVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auxiliary drive belts deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear sill showing corrosion

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 55,774 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side to near side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 46,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,931 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc quite badly pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,972 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)

Removed Hanging Item On Rear View Mirror As View To N/S/F was Impaired. (Teddy left on Passenger Seat)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,449 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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W32 PVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W32 PVM, 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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W32 PVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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