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M1 OAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,723 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 42,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 39,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,368 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,821 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,578 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,049 miles

nearside front tyre cracked but not to cords

Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre cracked but not to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,364 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 19,737 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,737 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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M1 OAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M1 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M1 OAE registered?

M1 OAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is M1 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 OAE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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