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V263 LDE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,952 mi
Last recorded106,952 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 LDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,952 miles

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

Suspension components,undrbody,fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front wheel sticking slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 98,361 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 62,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 62,912 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,653 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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V263 LDE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V263 LDE, 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 V263 LDE registered?

V263 LDE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V263 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V263 LDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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