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P791 DNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,724 mi
Last recorded132,724 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 DNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,724 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner wheel arch feels soft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 132,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner wheel arch feels soft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing panel has corrosion

Nearside Rear sill end plate has some corrosion

Fail 19 May 2025 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing panel has corrosion

Nearside Rear sill end plate has some corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 129,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,523 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 128,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,767 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,627 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,627 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,276 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 120,276 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 116,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,342 miles

Both front brakes slightly dragging

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 109,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all suspension starting to corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,702 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 106,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 101,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,343 miles

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

metal anti slip pedals fitted.

n/s/r brake low on effort

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

metal anti slip pedals fitted.

n/s/r brake low on effort

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,931 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 85,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,589 miles

both rear disc corroding

Pass 11 May 2006 70,003 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P791 DNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple 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 P791 DNP, 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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P791 DNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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