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W737 SJH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW737 SJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,037 miles

Front cross member corrssion starting attention required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis and cross member corrossion starting attention required

Fail 25 Aug 2017 119,037 miles

Front cross member corrssion starting attention required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis and cross member corrossion starting attention required

Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,188 miles

minor corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

minor corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,805 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perished across the tread

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,800 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perished across the tread

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,242 miles

Both front and rear sub-frames corroded.

Corrosion around both front anti roll bar mounts.

Corrosion on nearside rear outer sill.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyres showing signs of age.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,242 miles

Both front and rear sub-frames corroded.

Corrosion around both front anti roll bar mounts.

Corrosion on nearside rear outer sill.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyres showing signs of age.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,454 miles

Both nearside tyres perished on tread

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front bottom balljoint dust covers perished

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

Nearside lower sill corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear diff mount corroded

Track rod end dust covers starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2013 98,447 miles

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

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

Both nearside tyres perished on tread

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front bottom balljoint dust covers perished

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

Nearside lower sill corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear diff mount corroded

Track rod end dust covers starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,597 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframe very rusty

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframe very rusty

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,159 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,528 miles

Offside front chassis corroding

Rear near and offside brake discs badly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front chassis corroding

Rear near and offside brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,587 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 83,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,930 miles

Front number plate split in top corner.

Rear brakes are squeaking.

Underside of vehicle rust corroded in various places.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 66,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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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W737 SJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 W737 SJH, 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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W737 SJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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