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L18 EOH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,453 mi
Last recorded150,453 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 EOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 150,290 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 150,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 149,631 miles

general underbody corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 149,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,560 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jul 2019 148,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2018 147,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 147,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 146,174 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,351 miles

Both front antiroll bar bushes cracking

Child seat fitted to NS Front seat

Light corrosion to OS Front brake pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,023 miles

Slight corrosion to OS Front brake pipe

Wipers smeary

Pass 8 May 2014 143,019 miles

Antiroll bar bushes cracking

Light corrosion on brake pipes

NS Lower ball joint gaiter cracking

OS Front tyre cracks to inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 141,503 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 31 May 2012 140,430 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear

Fail 7 Jun 2011 138,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Over heating / water loss

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 138,064 miles

Over heating / water loss

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2010 136,034 miles

Coil springs corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust behind rear silencer

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2009 129,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 129,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 120,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 111,422 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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L18 EOH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L18 EOH, 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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L18 EOH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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