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V3 LAC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 63,166 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2025 62,446 miles

offside rear outer door sill showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,348 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,893 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,177 miles

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

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,736 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearig inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,937 miles

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED/SPLIT IN TREAD 5MM

Offside Rear SPLIT /CRACKS IN TREAD 5MM

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,131 miles

damage to screen (zone 'A')

offside rear hub top bush is not in its correct position (causing metal to metal contact)

wipers poor (screen polished)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to screen

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,273 miles

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

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,412 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 20,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V3 LAC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V3 LAC, 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 V3 LAC registered?

V3 LAC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V3 LAC safe to buy?

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