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M321 ATA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

119,331 mi
Last recorded119,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 ATA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 119,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,650 miles

underbody/suspension components corroding front and rear

Fail 8 Dec 2022 117,650 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody/suspension components corroding front and rear

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,626 miles

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

Rear diff mounting bushes badly rusted

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting bushes badly rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

outer sills corroded-rear both sides

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,893 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

outer sills corroded-rear both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 130,691 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,640 miles

surface corrosion of all underbody parts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion of all underbody parts

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 130,691 miles

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

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,702 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,511 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 68,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,838 miles

nearside outer sill getting corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,701 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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M321 ATA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M321 ATA, 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 M321 ATA registered?

M321 ATA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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