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L273 RHE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,793 mi
Last recorded225,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 225,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 218,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 214,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 208,837 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 208,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 195,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 182,105 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 182,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 173,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 173,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 169,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 169,019 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 162,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 157,409 miles

heavy corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch close to within 30cm of seatbelt mount

Pass 5 Mar 2010 151,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 151,474 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 145,613 miles

o/s/r pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 139,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 139,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 132,761 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

corrosion on both fronr brake discs and pads getting low

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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L273 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc 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 L273 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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L273 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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