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V994 LCP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,637 mi
Last recorded123,637 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 LCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,637 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat section joint and back box joint blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat section joint and back box joint bowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sill covers rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2025 122,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sill covers rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,375 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower wings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,949 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,949 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded F-R pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 112,848 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,417 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 110,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR TO OSR METAL PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,468 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion to both outer sills and wheel archs

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,184 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,184 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at front of front subframe, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,493 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,919 miles

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

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

condition of front brake discs

condition of nearside rear brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2011 81,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

condition of front brake discs

condition of nearside rear brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,413 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cut in nearsside front tyre inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 66,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,069 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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V994 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V994 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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V994 LCP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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