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XJI 7370

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 7370
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 101,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 100,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 99,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,228 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 99,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,731 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 93,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,315 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,272 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 91,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,325 miles

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

offside front wiperblade split

Fail 23 Aug 2010 90,325 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,571 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 89,571 miles

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 May 2008 88,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 84,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,664 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006

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

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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XJI 7370 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XJI 7370, 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 XJI 7370 registered?

XJI 7370 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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