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L651 WOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 WOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 133,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 133,907 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 128,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,243 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 120,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 102,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 92,556 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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L651 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L651 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 L651 WOT registered?

L651 WOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is L651 WOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L651 WOT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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