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XDZ 4999

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,278 mi
Last recorded169,278 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 4999
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 169,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 160,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 160,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 155,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 155,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 149,369 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 149,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 142,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,528 miles

corrosion offside front + offside and nearside rear wish bones

Fail 18 Nov 2008 138,528 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion offside front + offside and nearside rear wish bones

Fail 13 Jun 2007 129,587 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 129,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 119,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 101,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 101,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S washer jets require adjustment †

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil 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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XDZ 4999 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDZ 4999, 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 XDZ 4999 registered?

XDZ 4999 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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