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L295 TJK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,248 mi
Last recorded148,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 TJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 148,248 miles

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2012 148,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2011 145,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,687 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 135,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 130,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 125,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 122,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 117,926 miles

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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L295 TJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L295 TJK, 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 L295 TJK registered?

L295 TJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is L295 TJK safe to buy?

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