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L549 KFU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,558 mi
Last recorded201,558 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 KFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 201,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 201,557 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 197,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 191,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 191,326 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (7.3.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s o/s dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill//and front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/// front and rear ///front chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

both n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 182,254 miles

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

Clutch hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level [3.6.G.1b] Reservoirs

Oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 178,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 175,432 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 175,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 171,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 171,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 168,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 163,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 163,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 159,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 155,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 149,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 140,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 131,446 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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L549 KFU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L549 KFU, 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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L549 KFU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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