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M2 TBX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 89,796 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blow front pipe to cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat to center pipe, Center pipe to rear box joints both badly leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 70,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,493 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,924 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,988 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,281 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,053 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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M2 TBX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M2 TBX, 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 M2 TBX registered?

M2 TBX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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