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V896 LAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 129,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,454 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 124,454 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,528 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 119,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,021 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 119,021 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 118,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 116,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/rear brake disc pitted

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

o/s/rear outer brake pad deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,194 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

corrosion to both outer sills

rear steel brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,713 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 90,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,469 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limit 195/50/15

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,125 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit 195/50/15

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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V896 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V896 LAX, 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 V896 LAX registered?

V896 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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