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L153 NMJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 136,728 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure fixing missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing axle mount bush nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill has repairs

Pass 19 Sep 2020 128,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,588 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 123,588 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 109,136 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,506 miles

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2014 78,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,904 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 73,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,693 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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L153 NMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L153 NMJ, 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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L153 NMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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