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L483 KTH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 KTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,355 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

excessive exhaust blow

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise appears that catalytic converter may have been removed but no match in emission testing data base to match vehicle so tested to normal limits.

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 78,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise appears that catalytic converter may have been removed but no match in emission testing data base to match vehicle so tested to normal limits.

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,295 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 63,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Jun 2006 62,012 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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L483 KTH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L483 KTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L483 KTH registered?

L483 KTH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is L483 KTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 KTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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