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L13 KLB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 KLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 56,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 56,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 55,638 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,308 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 50,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 48,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 42,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L13 KLB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L13 KLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 KLB registered?

L13 KLB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for L13 KLB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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