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YIL 5369

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 5369
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 143,438 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 141,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic clouded up and wants polishing. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic clouded up and wants polishing. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine cam cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various corrosion to body and suspension components.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 141,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 136,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 136,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

surface rust on underside of car

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bad earth (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

surface rust on underside of car

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,600 miles

Both rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside front drop link has some play

Rear exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 123,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside front drop link has some play

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 112,474 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 112,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,118 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SPRING CORRODED

Fail 18 Apr 2012 106,118 miles

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SPRING CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,295 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,168 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 95,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,949 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,945 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

high level stop light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2008 87,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f main chassis members heavly corroded through first skin

stone chips front screen

under vehicle front and rear suspension and chassis members heavly corroded both outer sills been painted over corroded blisters

Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f main chassis members heavly corroded through first skin

stone chips front screen

under vehicle front and rear suspension and chassis members heavly corroded both outer sills been painted over corroded blisters

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,578 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,131 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 82,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,342 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 77,342 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YIL 5369 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YIL 5369, 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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YIL 5369 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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