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T99 MXV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,497 mi
Last recorded58,497 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 58,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner pad low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,236 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perished round tread.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,351 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 47,351 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 43,003 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 40,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,559 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,363 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,363 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,798 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,405 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 26,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,614 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,961 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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T99 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T99 MXV, 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 T99 MXV registered?

T99 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T99 MXV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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