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L334 XLN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,776 mi
Last recorded133,776 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 XLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 133,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,204 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

perishing on offside front and rear tyres

slight leak on steering rack

wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2009 132,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

perishing on offside front and rear tyres

slight leak on steering rack

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 126,917 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front tyre perishing

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2008 126,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front tyre perishing

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 122,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 122,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing low

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 115,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 115,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroding possible water pump or head gasket failure

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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L334 XLN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L334 XLN, 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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L334 XLN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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