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XIW 7323

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,118 mi
Last recorded144,118 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 7323
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 144,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both chassis (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 138,077 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both chassis (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 135,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 133,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 130,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 130,414 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,032 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge outside centre 3/4 [185/60/14h]

brake pipe across rear axle corroding at n/s

centre rear brake light converted to fog lamp

coil springs corroding

corrosion starting in floors

small chip in centre of windscreen

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 11 Jul 2011 123,004 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge outside centre 3/4 [185/60/14h]

brake pipe across rear axle corroding at n/s

centre rear brake light converted to fog lamp

coil springs corroding

corrosion starting in floors

small chip in centre of windscreen

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 21 Jun 2010 109,437 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [185/60/14h]

rear brake discs corroding on edges

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,619 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [185/60/14h]

slight judder on o/s/f brake

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,090 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs but not on braking surface

Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,064 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs but not on braking surface

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate cracked through fixing screw

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 25,511 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 7323 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 7323, 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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XIW 7323 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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