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L235 WGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,369 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,034 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,799 miles

All four tyres are more than twelve years old

The front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 98,512 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,290 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,814 miles

Battery insecure

General underbody has surface corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,793 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,089 miles

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,089 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,187 miles

REAR NO PLATE BORDERS INCORRECT

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,930 miles

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 10 Aug 2007 93,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,882 miles

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

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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L235 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L235 WGH, 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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L235 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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