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L537 WOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

283,331 mi
Last recorded283,331 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 WOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 283,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 260,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 238,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 234,949 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 226,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 226,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 217,171 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 217,087 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 216,735 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure MARKED (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 203,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 203,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 200,170 miles

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

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

o/s front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2014 198,812 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 198,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 194,541 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 194,541 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 191,413 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 191,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 189,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 181,877 miles

As Per VT32/950351609242 & VT32/970131709203.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 181,876 miles

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

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

Add 2.5 Litres Of Engine Oil,Engine Oil Leaking From Rear Crankshaft Seal Area,Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubbers Worn,Gearbox lower Nearside Bell Housing Bolt Missing.

All Four Shock Absorber Dust Covers Split,Offside Front Brake Discs Appears To Have Overheated @ Some Time.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 181,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Add 2.5 Litres Of Engine Oil,Engine Oil Leaking From Rear Crankshaft Seal Area,Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubbers Worn,Gearbox lower Nearside Bell Housing Bolt Missing.

All Four Shock Absorber Dust Covers Split,Offside Front Brake Discs Appears To Have Overheated @ Some Time.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 179,288 miles

front n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2007 177,049 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 176,926 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 165,770 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 165,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L537 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L537 WOT, 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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L537 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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