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WBZ 8814

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,784 mi
Last recorded169,784 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 8814
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 169,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Jul 2022 161,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 146,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CAT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 145,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 142,689 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 130,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bracing bar (rear) bolt broken

Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,726 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 122,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,464 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side door mirror missing

rear axle stabiliser arm bolt broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 104,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 100,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,863 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 86,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,762 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,822 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 8814 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 8814, 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 WBZ 8814 registered?

WBZ 8814 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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