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AFJ 856A

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 856A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 146,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 145,611 miles

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

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,282 miles

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 144,540 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,530 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,753 miles

o/s n/s rear outer sills and lower wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,871 miles

o/s n/s rear lower wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 135,940 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,257 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 127,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AFJ 856A is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AFJ 856A, 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

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What year was AFJ 856A registered?

AFJ 856A is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is AFJ 856A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFJ 856A shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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