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L525 WAV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,789 mi
Last recorded159,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 WAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 159,789 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 159,291 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 159,291 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 157,226 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 157,226 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 143,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 143,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 142,667 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 142,667 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 137,663 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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L525 WAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L525 WAV, 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 L525 WAV registered?

L525 WAV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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