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M15 XAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,617 mi
Last recorded40,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 XAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 40,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,941 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 31,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 29,279 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 29,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 22,882 miles

both outer sills and o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 May 2018 28,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills and o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 28,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 26,942 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,485 miles

minor brake bind n/s/f

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,432 miles

minor corrosion to offside sill

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,888 miles

rust on offside front chassis rail

Fail 16 Apr 2013 19,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rust on offside front chassis rail

Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,464 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 11,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 9,820 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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M15 XAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M15 XAE, 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 M15 XAE registered?

M15 XAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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