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L514 WGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,505 mi
Last recorded135,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 135,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 135,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 135,019 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

sticker in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 May 2012 135,019 miles

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

sticker in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 May 2011 133,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 131,986 miles

underside of vechile undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2009 129,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 121,834 miles

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill panels

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Fail 17 Jul 2008 121,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill panels

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,137 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,238 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,238 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L514 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L514 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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What year was L514 WGH registered?

L514 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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