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L56 WGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,251 mi
Last recorded162,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 162,251 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 15 Aug 2017 161,618 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper and lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 161,618 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper and lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of catalyst. (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 160,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of catalyst. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg holed. (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 158,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 158,903 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 157,389 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills @ rear ,but not holed.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 154,723 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 152,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 152,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 150,376 miles

Slight cracking on Offside front and both rear tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,833 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 142,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 134,608 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 131,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 126,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 126,367 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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L56 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L56 WGH, 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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L56 WGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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