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L544 NUD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 NUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 157,156 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 138,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 112,929 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2009 108,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,433 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 107,422 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp patterns poor

Pass 21 Oct 2006 102,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake effort getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2006 102,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake effort low on n/s/r

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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L544 NUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 L544 NUD, 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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L544 NUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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