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M5 DGL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,459 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti rill bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 61,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti rill bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,819 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,816 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2016 52,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,692 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,683 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,347 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,127 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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M5 DGL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M5 DGL, 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 M5 DGL registered?

M5 DGL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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