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B7 AFM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,066 mi
Last recorded67,066 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,108 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 66,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,867 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,577 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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B7 AFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B7 AFM, 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 B7 AFM registered?

B7 AFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is B7 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 AFM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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