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WBZ 3475

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 3475
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 102,008 miles

Offside Seatbelt slightly frayed

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 100,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,230 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,230 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour offside - blue (1.7.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,905 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,908 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,785 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,782 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,298 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 76,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,122 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 73,122 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,745 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,053 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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WBZ 3475 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBZ 3475, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBZ 3475 registered?

WBZ 3475 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is WBZ 3475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 3475 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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