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M77 PAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,306 mi
Last recorded82,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 PAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 82,306 miles

Offside Rear boot floor holed and corroded

suspension and subframes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,413 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,469 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 96,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing where anti roll bar bolts on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing where anti roll bar bolts on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,923 miles

Offside Front wing bottom corroded badley

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension badley corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,154 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody and subframes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,164 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,164 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,157 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bothy outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear lower sills corroded

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,918 miles

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

rear of sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel getting to exess

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,083 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,850 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,788 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,432 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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M77 PAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M77 PAM, 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 M77 PAM registered?

M77 PAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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