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L27 ACW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 ACW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 85,227 miles

All tyres are cracked and perished

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Underbody is slightly corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full visual inspection on underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 80,488 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 80,488 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)

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 73,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,020 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 35,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L27 ACW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L27 ACW, 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 L27 ACW registered?

L27 ACW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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