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L444 DLE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 DLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear has been coated in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,615 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort no lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,736 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear advise anti corrosion spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,743 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort from caliper cable working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear advise anti corrosion spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s hoses slightly short pulling tight on full lock left and right braided type (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s hoses slightly short pulling tight on full lock left and right braided type (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking and slightly loose on clamp tear box to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion

Pass 29 May 2019 98,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak around top exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower all bush mountings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 98,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints have slight leak may be affecting lambda reading due to air entering exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower all bush mountings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 96,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 90,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 89,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,910 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 84,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 83,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 81,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 76,291 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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L444 DLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L444 DLE, 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 L444 DLE registered?

L444 DLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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