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L434 WGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,986 mi
Last recorded237,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 237,986 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 227,943 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2014 214,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 205,416 miles

all floors chassis subframes and lower wishbones in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 205,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all floors chassis subframes and lower wishbones in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 201,487 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 182,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 182,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 182,245 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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L434 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L434 WGH, 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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L434 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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