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WIW 7883

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,468 mi
Last recorded163,468 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 7883
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 163,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 158,036 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak of gasses

rear window deteriorated and restricting view

sills,floors and n/s/r wheel arch corrded

surface corrosion to brake pipes and greased

Fail 21 Nov 2014 158,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and slight leak of gasses

rear window deteriorated and restricting view

sills,floors and n/s/r wheel arch corrded

surface corrosion to brake pipes and greased

Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,320 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 152,173 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 147,559 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 147,557 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 143,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 140,577 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 140,566 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 138,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 133,954 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively 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 7883 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 7883, 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 7883 registered?

WIW 7883 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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