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L2 NAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,516 mi
Last recorded78,516 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 NAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 72,908 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 69,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,792 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,527 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,582 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,860 miles

Both front tyres are starting to go out of shape

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre perishing /slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,503 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,013 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,026 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,746 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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L2 NAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L2 NAU, 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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L2 NAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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