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WIW 1738

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1738
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,825 miles

Emissions not tested tick over to high engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,650 miles

rear foot andh.brake require attension soon

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,397 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s/r inner arches slightly corroded around rear subframe

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,959 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

all four brake discs corroded

nearside,offside front and rear subframes and all suspention componants corroded and dry shayling

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

all four brake discs corroded

nearside,offside front and rear subframes and all suspention componants corroded and dry shayling

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all under side suspention componants corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid/handbrake warning light on indicating a fault

nearside,offside front and rear floors corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,946 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all under side suspention componants corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid/handbrake warning light on indicating a fault

nearside,offside front and rear floors corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,309 miles

slight corrison under floor ???

slight corrison o/s sill ???

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 101,113 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 96,531 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 96,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,083 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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WIW 1738 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WIW 1738, 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 WIW 1738 registered?

WIW 1738 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is WIW 1738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1738 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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