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L55 FFP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 FFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 97,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,628 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,074 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,090 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 64,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 58,362 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 58,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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L55 FFP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L55 FFP, 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

How do I check the history of L55 FFP?

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What year was L55 FFP registered?

L55 FFP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is L55 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 FFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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