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S99 ALF

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 ALF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 47,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,882 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,373 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 32,373 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,310 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,632 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 19,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,238 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 61,238 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,833 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,765 miles

offside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

rear exhaust mounting broken & corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,890 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,486 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,518 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,454 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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S99 ALF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 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 S99 ALF, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S99 ALF registered?

S99 ALF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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