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V960 LCS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 LCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,769 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,358 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,223 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,477 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,803 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,047 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,971 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 36,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 70% worn

req front wheel alignment.

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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V960 LCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V960 LCS, 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 V960 LCS registered?

V960 LCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1999.

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