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L19 RDF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,500 mi
Last recorded55,500 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 RDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped part, inline with jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,105 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,856 miles

Corrosion on all suspension parts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corrosion on all suspension parts

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,266 miles

corrosion n/s+o/s outer sills

corrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,515 miles

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

corrosion n/s + o/s front + rear wishbones

corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,399 miles

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

heavy corrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,395 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop light not working

corrosion to n/s + o/s front + rear wishbones

Pass 27 Dec 2006 27,040 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,129 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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L19 RDF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L19 RDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L19 RDF registered?

L19 RDF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is L19 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 RDF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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