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D5 ANN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ANN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,316 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.81mm(strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,115 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,520 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,573 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,549 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 71,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,271 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,271 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to see brake pads due to type of wheel fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,903 miles

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing in shoulders

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,018 miles

both rear tyres perishing in shoulders

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,369 miles

front pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,596 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,073 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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D5 ANN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D5 ANN, 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 D5 ANN registered?

D5 ANN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for D5 ANN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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