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F26 TER

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,886 mi
Last recorded41,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 TER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 41,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,581 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2020 40,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to the ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,852 miles

Front & rear brake pipe unions corroded

Front wipers smeering

O/S/R sill corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front & rear brake pipe unions corroded

Front wipers smeering

O/S/R sill corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,261 miles

Underside of vehicle is generally showing corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,969 miles

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

offside sill has slight corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,085 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

both rear tyres low on inner edge

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,708 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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F26 TER is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F26 TER, 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 F26 TER registered?

F26 TER is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for F26 TER shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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