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L484 WGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,225 mi
Last recorded173,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 173,225 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 173,190 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 171,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 169,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 169,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 168,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill lip surface corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 162,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 160,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 156,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 156,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,604 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 146,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 141,353 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 134,026 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 134,026 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 92,183 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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L484 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L484 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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L484 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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