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L10 OSR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 OSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 63,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,949 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 22 Jun 2024 55,184 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link nut loose

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower light corrosion to rear subframe /suspension arms/underside

Fail 21 Jun 2023 53,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower light corrosion to rear subframe /suspension arms/underside

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,972 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear light corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms/underside

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,760 miles

Corrosion to underside , exhaust and suspension

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,823 miles

Corrosion to underside and subframes

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,883 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 41,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 40,889 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 40,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 40,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008

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

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

requires 4 wheel alignment

Fail 15 Mar 2008

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

requires 4 wheel alignment

Pass 17 Mar 2007 35,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L10 OSR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L10 OSR, 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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L10 OSR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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