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V992 LCP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 LCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer wing some corrosion

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 122,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head light (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer wing some corrosion

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,881 miles

Nearside Front dent on inner rim

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on inner wall

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner rim has a dent

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner wall

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner rim has a dent

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner wall

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,772 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 95,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,116 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,624 miles

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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V992 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V992 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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V992 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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