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L666 GDP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 GDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,854 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on and around sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 120,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on and around sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 117,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 115,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 114,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,347 miles

alternator belt worn

dampness around fuel tank n/side

exhaust blow from joint between centre and rear sections

Fail 30 Apr 2015 108,346 miles

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

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

dampness around fuel tank n/side

alternator belt worn

exhaust blow from joint between centre and rear sections

Pass 6 May 2014 105,636 miles

Oil leak

front and rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,259 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 95,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,428 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,750 miles

RUST STARING O/S/F CHASSIS

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

RUST STARING O/S/F CHASSIS

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 64,548 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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L666 GDP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L666 GDP, 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 L666 GDP registered?

L666 GDP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for L666 GDP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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