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M606 XPP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,899 mi
Last recorded178,899 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM606 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 178,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp is flashing

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 178,892 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe is leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp is flashing

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 176,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 174,076 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 174,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 170,671 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 170,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 166,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 162,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 158,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 158,718 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 155,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 152,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 152,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed and rear (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,071 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 151,071 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text and rear (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 149,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 144,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 137,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear of offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 137,755 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear of offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 133,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 127,565 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 May 2009 124,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 111,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 102,410 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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M606 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 M606 XPP, 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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M606 XPP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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