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L469 NJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL469 NJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,135 miles

Coil spring corroded ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.

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

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

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

Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhuast system corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 137,135 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear, discoloured and brake pads. Getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.

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

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

Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 137,135 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside. nearside handbrake has slight effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear, discoloured and brake pads. Getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.

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

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

Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,839 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all steering and suspension parts corroded but solid

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2024 135,837 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all steering and suspension parts corroded but solid

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,008 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Fail 27 Oct 2021 131,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,603 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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L469 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L469 NJO, 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 L469 NJO registered?

L469 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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