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D8 DOL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,475 mi
Last recorded71,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg near top suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,595 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust been hit underneath but still ok. would require replacing to get rid of noise

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,349 miles

advise very slight brake or bearing noise from nearside front

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,406 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,791 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 35,791 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D8 DOL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D8 DOL, 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 D8 DOL registered?

D8 DOL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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