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L963 THC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 THC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 97,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,619 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower front and rear subframes and suspension parts showing some surface corrosion-action recommended to avoid future issues

Pass 29 May 2024 94,232 miles

Nearside Rear effort too low (action recommended)

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,234 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 88,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 77,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,786 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,786 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 74,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 74,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2007 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,986 miles

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

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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L963 THC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L963 THC, 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 L963 THC registered?

L963 THC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is L963 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 THC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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