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ACZ 9285

1999 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 9285
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 56,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 55,809 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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ACZ 9285 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc 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 ACZ 9285, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 9285?

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What year was ACZ 9285 registered?

ACZ 9285 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is ACZ 9285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 9285 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.

Does ACZ 9285 have outstanding finance?

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