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T98 DLT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,334 mi
Last recorded118,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 DLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 118,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,450 miles

Front chassis legs starting to corrode

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,932 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 108,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 104,573 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,385 miles

offside parking brake has lower efficiency than near side

Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,425 miles

nearside and offside outer sill skins corroded, not considered to be excessive as multiple layers

offside parking brake lower efficiency

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake caliper / hose damp

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,631 miles

all four tyres worn near 1.6mm legal limit and perished

nearside mirror smashed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,611 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls perished cords not exposed.

slight bind on o/s/r brake.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls perished cords not exposed.

slight bind on o/s/r brake.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,037 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,037 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,827 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,217 miles

o/s/f brake binding very slightly + o/s handbrake becoming lazy

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,571 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 74,737 miles

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

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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T98 DLT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T98 DLT, 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 T98 DLT registered?

T98 DLT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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