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L726 KPY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 KPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm --lower bracket for anti-roll bar linkage corroded,

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect front of sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 107,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm --lower bracket for anti-roll bar linkage corroded,

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect front of sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 107,056 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,569 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills badly corroded/rotten

several areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,070 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,577 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,944 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor /chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor /chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,193 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 76,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 76,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 76,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L726 KPY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L726 KPY, 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 L726 KPY registered?

L726 KPY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is L726 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L726 KPY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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