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L512 YNV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

155,627 mi
Last recorded155,627 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 155,627 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 155,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,436 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 150,436 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,864 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 147,853 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,473 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 144,431 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 142,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 140,220 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven near side front lag (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven near side lag (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear outer sills in early stage of corrosion

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,503 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 131,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,851 miles

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

osf bottom of the wing corroded and loose

Fail 14 Mar 2012 128,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 128,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 126,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 124,896 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 124,879 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 122,474 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 120,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 117,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 117,074 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,063 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 110,063 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L512 YNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L512 YNV, 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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L512 YNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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