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W365 BFR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,761 mi
Last recorded54,761 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 BFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2015 54,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2014 54,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,318 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,815 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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W365 BFR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W365 BFR, 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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What year was W365 BFR registered?

W365 BFR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W365 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 BFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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