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W458 XCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 XCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 56,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,541 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,001 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion on underside and on suspension components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,992 miles

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion on underside and on suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,413 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,413 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 52,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,485 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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W458 XCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W458 XCA, 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 W458 XCA registered?

W458 XCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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