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V261 LEC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 LEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 131,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,153 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 128,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 192,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 117,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 115,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,149 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,145 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,590 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,517 miles

slight bind at offside rear brake

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,615 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 72,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 70,605 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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V261 LEC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V261 LEC, 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 V261 LEC registered?

V261 LEC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V261 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 LEC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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