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R12 ANN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,676 mi
Last recorded59,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 ANN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,440 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 59,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,152 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,899 miles

All 4 tyres outer walls perished and treads.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,073 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,309 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,401 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

passenger seat missing / respective seatbelt not tested

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,313 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,870 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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R12 ANN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R12 ANN, 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 R12 ANN registered?

R12 ANN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is R12 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 ANN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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