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WIW 7860

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 7860
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,981 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,079 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 83,052 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant loss and smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED HID (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,750 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak from radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2016 68,750 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

brake discs all round slight corroded but still performs as normal

clutch slave cylinder corroded

front and rear number plate writing has different font but still readable

Fail 13 May 2016 68,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive all test fail misfire on engine (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working also tell tail innop (1.3.2b)

Rear brake pads getting low

brake discs all round slight corroded but still performs as normal

clutch slave cylinder corroded

coolant leak

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 7860 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 7860, 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

How do I check the history of WIW 7860?

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What year was WIW 7860 registered?

WIW 7860 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is WIW 7860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 7860 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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