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WIW 2938

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,379 mi
Last recorded171,379 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 2938
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 171,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

all brake discs corroded

corrosion in subframes and suspension arms

Pass 13 Jul 2015 166,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 166,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 163,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 163,921 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 159,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 150,997 miles

front no plate 3D font ok

surface corrosion on entire underside of vehicle no holes

Fail 8 Apr 2010 150,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front no plate 3D font ok

surface corrosion on entire underside of vehicle no holes

Pass 26 Jan 2009 146,076 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is starting to split

Fail 13 Jan 2009 145,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no cat fitted in exhaust system

Pass 25 Jan 2008 136,899 miles

Catalytic converter very slow to light up

Fail 16 Jan 2008 136,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 127,359 miles

advise wheels are interchanged

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

flexible exhaust joint weak

n/s front tyre may have slow puncture (monitor)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2005 117,372 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 2938 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 2938, 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 WIW 2938 registered?

WIW 2938 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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