MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned uses stop lamp (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre slightly wear edges and perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges/ slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges/ slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r outer sill strarting to corrode
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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L103 XHY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 L103 XHY, 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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L103 XHY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1999.
Is L103 XHY safe to buy?
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