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C3 LLR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,832 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,178 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,634 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all springs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in rack arms

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,579 miles

all front ball joint gaitors split

all springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,614 miles

all road springs corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2009 67,600 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

all road springs corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,357 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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C3 LLR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C3 LLR, 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 C3 LLR registered?

C3 LLR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is C3 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 LLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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