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T726 NAL

1999 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,327 mi
Last recorded48,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX5121,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 NAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,256 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 39,256 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,504 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,400 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,388 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,873 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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T726 NAL is a 1999 Mazda MX5 in Black 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 MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 121,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T726 NAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T726 NAL registered?

T726 NAL is a 1999 Mazda MX5, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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