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C20 SMR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,479 mi
Last recorded88,479 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,171 miles

Front suspension lowered

Rear suspension lowered

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,982 miles

Front suspension lowered

Rear suspension lowered

parking brake control has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,860 miles

rear antiroll bar link boots perished

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,439 miles

Nearside front and rear wheels damaged in several places damage is close to MOT fail

Nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner side wall requires removing to fully inspect

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,427 miles

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

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

Nearside front and rear wheels damaged in several places damage is close to MOT fail

Nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner side wall requires removing to fully inspect

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,083 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,735 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,986 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,501 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,501 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre tread at 3mm 195/50vr15

Rear brake pads linings at approx 5mm

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,097 miles

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

screen washers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,566 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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C20 SMR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C20 SMR, 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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C20 SMR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for C20 SMR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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