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V451 LGP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 LGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 84,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 61,497 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 61,497 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V451 LGP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V451 LGP, 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 V451 LGP registered?

V451 LGP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V451 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V451 LGP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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