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L244 RHE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,917 mi
Last recorded176,917 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 176,917 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 176,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 170,523 miles

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

front and rear suspension,sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2022 170,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 both sides (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear suspension,sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 164,982 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 164,578 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 164,483 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort just on legal limit

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 155,918 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner side body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort just on legal limit

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection edges feel soft but not holed (2.4.A.3)

all underside componants very dry and scaly advise to clean and wax oil

Pass 26 Jan 2016 149,966 miles

general surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 147,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 132,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 132,056 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 122,562 miles

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

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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L244 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L244 RHE, 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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L244 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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