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X364 HDO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX364 HDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,531 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front brake binding slightly despite caliper and pad carrier/ slides being serviced. may need further attention

nearside rear outer sill and both rear outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

special attention paid to front and rear wishbones and sub frames which are prone to corrosion/ there is corrosion present/ but they appear to meet the mot standard

Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear outer sill and both rear outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

special attention paid to front and rear wishbones and sub frames which are prone to corrosion/ there is corrosion present/ but they appear to meet the mot standard

Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,471 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear outer sills appear to be corroded (paint lifting) unable to assertain extent of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,471 miles

both rear outer sills appear to be corroded (paint lifting) unable to assertain extent of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,709 miles

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

nearside rear andfront to rearbrake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

offside rear brake pad retaining clip insecure

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,454 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,792 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 17,357 miles

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

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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X364 HDO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X364 HDO, 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 X364 HDO registered?

X364 HDO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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