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P617 NOX

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 NOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 119,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

several suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2022 115,035 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slow coming on

several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some under body areas rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2021 113,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some under body areas rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,324 miles

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,377 miles

several suspension bushes perished

underside rusty in areas

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,111 miles

Air con radiator deteriorating

Both chassis rails slightly crushed

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Several suspension components deteriorating slightly

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle rusty, has been wax oiled in several places

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,111 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Air con radiator deteriorating

Both chassis rails slightly crushed

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Several suspension components deteriorating slightly

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle rusty, has been wax oiled in several places

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,714 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,505 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,505 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 62,037 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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P617 NOX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P617 NOX, 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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P617 NOX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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