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L500 SLW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,520 mi
Last recorded32,520 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,607 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,189 miles

offside & nearside rear sills holding water recommend further investigation

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,263 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,236 miles

tyre wear uneven?

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 11,885 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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L500 SLW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 SLW, 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 L500 SLW registered?

L500 SLW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is L500 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 SLW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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