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L891 XHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,615 mi
Last recorded62,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 62,615 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 61,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust pipe slightly leaking

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 61,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 60,320 miles

slight bind on ns front

Fail 3 May 2013 60,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on ns front

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,390 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 58,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,296 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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L891 XHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L891 XHW, 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 L891 XHW registered?

L891 XHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is L891 XHW safe to buy?

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