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V991 LCP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 LCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 120,058 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 118,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust system is corroding,,

advise nearside and offside rear doorsills starting to corrode,,

Fail 15 Sep 2012 118,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust system is corroding,,

advise nearside and offside rear doorsills starting to corrode,,

Pass 21 Sep 2011 110,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,377 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2006 72,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,632 miles

Slight rattle on centre section exhaust

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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V991 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V991 LCP, 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 V991 LCP registered?

V991 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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