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WIW 2108

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,474 mi
Last recorded212,474 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 2108
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 212,474 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 212,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 191,117 miles

Oil leak

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 191,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 170,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 168,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 164,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 161,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 161,559 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2108 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 2108, 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 2108 registered?

WIW 2108 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is WIW 2108 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 2108 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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