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L198 NMJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,804 mi
Last recorded200,804 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 200,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 187,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 162,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 161,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 161,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 161,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking/perishing

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 158,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,194 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 148,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 136,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 127,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 127,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L198 NMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L198 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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What year was L198 NMJ registered?

L198 NMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is L198 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L198 NMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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