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L575 YNV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 130,055 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2023 130,054 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2020 129,421 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,788 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

both front tyres very slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,533 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,968 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 119,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,623 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 106,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,057 miles

front and rear brake discs on inner edges pitted and worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 78,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 71,885 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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L575 YNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L575 YNV, 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 L575 YNV registered?

L575 YNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is L575 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L575 YNV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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