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A17 RMM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,146 mi
Last recorded59,146 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,146 miles

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

all suspension corroded

brake hose ferrulls corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2026 59,149 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension corroded

brake hose ferrulls corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 21 Oct 2025 59,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 58,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,191 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,164 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,904 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,556 miles

d/s and p/s lower rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,536 miles

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

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

d/s and p/s lower rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,854 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arms rusty

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,003 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 RMM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RMM, 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 RMM registered?

A17 RMM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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