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YAZ 3639

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

179,616 mi
Last recorded179,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 3639
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 179,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 179,233 miles

All underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 178,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 177,608 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 177,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 177,018 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 176,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 175,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2018 172,649 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Repairs and under body heavily wax oiled ,making inspection difficult

Fail 1 Aug 2018 172,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded within mounting point of the seatbelt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear steel brake pipe corroded across the subframe (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section of front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 167,739 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 164,063 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis damaged but not weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2015 159,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 155,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 151,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 146,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 146,468 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 135,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,409 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 127,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 113,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,459 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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YAZ 3639 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YAZ 3639, 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

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What year was YAZ 3639 registered?

YAZ 3639 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is YAZ 3639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 3639 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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