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L600 PMS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 PMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,313 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 78,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,997 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,760 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 73,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 62,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,885 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 52,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,049 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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L600 PMS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L600 PMS, 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 L600 PMS registered?

L600 PMS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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The MOT history for L600 PMS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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