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M555 ROY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,102 mi
Last recorded54,102 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 ROY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 54,102 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 51,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 46,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,421 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,467 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded generally but not to excess.

Offside rear inner sill is starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipe from 'T' union is corroded - protection recommended.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills are starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 31,771 miles

Offside front brake binding 25kg (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,192 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension components are generally corroded but not to excess yet.

Rear inner sills are starting to corrode.

Rear tyres are worn to 3mm and starting to perish.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,676 miles

All tyre pressures are low.

All suspension components are starting to corrode.

Inner sills are starting to corrode.

Rear tyres are worn to approximately 3mm.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,798 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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M555 ROY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M555 ROY, 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 M555 ROY registered?

M555 ROY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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