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A1 AXL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,530 mi
Last recorded34,530 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 34,524 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,258 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,305 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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A1 AXL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A1 AXL, 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 A1 AXL registered?

A1 AXL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is A1 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 AXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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