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V23 LLL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,169 mi
Last recorded24,169 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 LLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,169 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 24,142 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 24,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 23,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 23,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,683 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,246 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 9 Jul 2016 22,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter or pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,017 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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V23 LLL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V23 LLL, 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 V23 LLL registered?

V23 LLL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V23 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 LLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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