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L370 TUP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,712 mi
Last recorded150,712 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 TUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 150,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 136,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,502 miles

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

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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L370 TUP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L370 TUP, 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 L370 TUP registered?

L370 TUP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is L370 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L370 TUP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L370 TUP have outstanding finance?

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