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L363 NJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 NJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,755 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,275 miles

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 105,269 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery secured with cable ties

general corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,660 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 104,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout

handbrake slight travel

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,090 miles

Front number plate perished

general corrosion

sill corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate perished

general corrosion

sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,909 miles

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

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,514 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

general corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,425 miles

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

corrosion uder side wear its been standing.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,958 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 100,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 98,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,313 miles

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

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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L363 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L363 NJO, 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 L363 NJO registered?

L363 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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