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L392 KVU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,263 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 152,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f sill (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end loose bolt loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water pipe needs fixing (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 152,172 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 151,819 miles

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

puncture o/s/f

puncture o/s/r

Fail 17 Jul 2009 151,796 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 151,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

surface rust to all four brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2007 147,157 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 147,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 135,013 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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L392 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc 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 L392 KVU, 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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L392 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 1999.

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