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111,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear has been coated in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort no lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear advise anti corrosion spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort from caliper cable working (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear advise anti corrosion spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s hoses slightly short pulling tight on full lock left and right braided type (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s hoses slightly short pulling tight on full lock left and right braided type (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking and slightly loose on clamp tear box to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak around top exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower all bush mountings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints have slight leak may be affecting lambda reading due to air entering exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower all bush mountings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in screen
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
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L444 DLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L444 DLE, 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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L444 DLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1999.
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