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V414 LBH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 LBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,741 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,741 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,879 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R outside sill/wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,731 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components aswell (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,956 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,595 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near top spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near top spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,026 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,310 miles

o/s/f brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,023 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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V414 LBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V414 LBH, 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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V414 LBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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