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M15 LWL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 LWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 87,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,885 miles

Front brake pads low

Front fog lamps not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle slightly corroded at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,646 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

some brake pipes/brake ferrules starting to corrode slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front fog lights not working

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,833 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,864 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,185 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,625 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,930 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,305 miles

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

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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M15 LWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M15 LWL, 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 M15 LWL registered?

M15 LWL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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