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V899 LAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,457 mi
Last recorded74,457 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 74,457 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,067 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,067 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,659 miles

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

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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V899 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V899 LAX?

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What year was V899 LAX registered?

V899 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V899 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V899 LAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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