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L549 LBE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 141,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 140,885 miles

under body corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 139,774 miles

under body corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 139,774 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

under body corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 138,315 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroded

under body coverd in under seal

Pass 29 May 2013 137,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 137,449 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 136,705 miles

under body corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 135,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 134,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 132,366 miles

CHIP IN ZONE B 12MM

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 129,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 129,609 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 120,675 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corode †

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 LBE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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