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XIW 2475

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 2475
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,371 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,940 miles

Both rear outer sill panels corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 70,021 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,014 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,379 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,348 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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XIW 2475 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XIW 2475, 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 XIW 2475?

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What year was XIW 2475 registered?

XIW 2475 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is XIW 2475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 2475 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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