MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear brakes disc corroded and pads are getting low
rear brakes disc corroded and pads are getting low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L3 ALM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L3 ALM, 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 L3 ALM registered?
L3 ALM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 1999.
Is L3 ALM safe to buy?
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