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L392 RHE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

227,873 mi
Last recorded227,873 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 227,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 225,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 209,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 209,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 190,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 178,292 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 178,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 172,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 172,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

passenger seat wet

Pass 31 May 2013 169,738 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside corroded but solid

Fail 10 May 2013 169,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside corroded but still solid.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 164,659 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edges

sills been repaired both sides

vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2012 164,659 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edges

sills been repaired both sides

vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2011 153,119 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,564 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 141,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 131,008 miles

Slight oil leak on engine early signs of corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

Pass 21 May 2008 121,191 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 121,170 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 112,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 101,470 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 101,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RHE, 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 L392 RHE registered?

L392 RHE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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