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B8 OUO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,992 mi
Last recorded157,992 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,179 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 116,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 114,863 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 94,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 94,993 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,026 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 94,026 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 92,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 92,394 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B8 OUO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B8 OUO, 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 B8 OUO registered?

B8 OUO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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