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T99 REV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 REV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 105,665 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,747 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 102,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,187 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 99,179 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,963 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,963 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,016 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,016 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,873 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front Brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,438 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,824 miles

offside and nearside rear outersills very corroded and weak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 87,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from 't' piece to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear outersills very corroded and weak

Pass 8 May 2015 83,282 miles

clutch pedal grip worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 80,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 76,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,000 miles

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

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

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 REV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 REV, 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 REV registered?

T99 REV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T99 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T99 REV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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