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L603 WOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,270 mi
Last recorded184,270 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 WOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 184,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 184,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 189,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 169,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 169,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 163,320 miles

all four coil spring corroding

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 155,398 miles

movement in front reg plate and plate deteriating

Pass 3 Feb 2009 148,385 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 148,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

it is advisable that shock absorbers are changed as a pair

off side rear outer sill corroded

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2008 140,466 miles

front brake pads heavily worn

off side front tyre on legal limit

off side rear brake pad worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 131,671 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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L603 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L603 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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What year was L603 WOT registered?

L603 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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