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L412 WOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,194 mi
Last recorded109,194 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 WOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,194 miles

Corrosion set into front brake pipes

Rear wheel arches corroded

Underside of vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,887 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded in general

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded in general

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,290 miles

battery temp repair to secure as battery not fitting holder

Fail 13 Jun 2014 105,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s and n/s floor to sills corroded

o/s dip beam dim

rear floor and members above rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,678 miles

centre exaust has slight leak on joint

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,678 miles

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

centre exaust has slight leak on joint

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 87,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 87,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 19 Aug 2007 59,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L412 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L412 WOT, 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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L412 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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