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W998 PHT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 116,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower luggage compartment floor holed by corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,230 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has a general coating of corrosion on anything metal

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,230 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has a general coating of corrosion on anything metal

Pass 7 May 2016 105,529 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes mounted to rear subframe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 101,632 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 101,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 100,405 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 99,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 98,222 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 98,142 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,429 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,289 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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W998 PHT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 W998 PHT, 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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W998 PHT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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