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L394 XLN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,051 mi
Last recorded207,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 XLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 207,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 206,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 204,681 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes require attention

rear to centre exhaust deteriating and starting to blow

Pass 25 Sep 2012 200,811 miles

Oil leak

catalytic converter light on

headlights on high limits

smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 20 Sep 2012 200,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

catalytic converter light on

headlights on high limits

smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 20 Sep 2011 193,375 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 187,389 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small splits offside wiper blade

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 180,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlights on low limits

smell of petrol no leak found

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2009 180,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlights on low limits

smell of petrol no leak found

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 173,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 167,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 161,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 153,118 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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L394 XLN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L394 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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What year was L394 XLN registered?

L394 XLN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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