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V214 LHG

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 LHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,610 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,491 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust slight leak from joint

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,967 miles

both front tyres starting to split on the outer edges of the tread

centre brake light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to split on the outer edges of the tread

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 16,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,563 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 9,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,432 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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V214 LHG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V214 LHG, 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 V214 LHG registered?

V214 LHG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V214 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 LHG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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