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A17 BUC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

222,213 mi
Last recorded222,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 222,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 222,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 221,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 219,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 219,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 218,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 218,109 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front wiper blades smear the screen.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 217,738 miles

nsf balljoint boots perished

rear exhaust heatsheilds loose

Pass 21 Nov 2018 216,832 miles

exhaust heatsheilds loose

nsf upper and lower balljoint boots detiriated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 216,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heatsheilds loose

nsf upper and lower balljoint boots detiriated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 215,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 214,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 212,358 miles

Rust holes in chassis rail

Fail 1 Oct 2015 212,536 miles

Offside front brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Rust holes in chassis rail

Pass 6 Oct 2014 211,594 miles

slight corrosion offside outer sill and front chassis rails.

Fail 2 Aug 2014 211,562 miles

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

slight corrosion offside outer sills and front chassis rails.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 208,846 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

end of n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 208,843 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

end of n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 204,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 202,206 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 202,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 202,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 143,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 201,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 200,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 200,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 185,372 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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A17 BUC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A17 BUC, 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 A17 BUC registered?

A17 BUC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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