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W768 PNT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,682 mi
Last recorded102,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 PNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,256 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,256 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,281 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 82,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,507 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 60,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 39,413 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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W768 PNT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W768 PNT, 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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W768 PNT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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