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B7 OLS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,072 mi
Last recorded133,072 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 OLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,072 miles

underside corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 132,994 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,716 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,716 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 95,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis near strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 91,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 84,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,256 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 80,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,740 miles

loose baffles in rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,004 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 54,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OLS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OLS, 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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B7 OLS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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