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R118 CET

1999 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 75,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,374 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 75,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 72,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2017
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,133 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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R118 CET is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R118 CET, 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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How do I check the history of R118 CET?

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What year was R118 CET registered?

R118 CET is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is R118 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 CET shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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