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L663 MBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,474 mi
Last recorded158,474 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL663 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 158,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 158,471 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 157,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 157,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear sill and varous places starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Mar 2017 153,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear sill and varous places starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Apr 2016 147,747 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,414 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 142,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,821 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 136,303 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 131,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake flexi hose is of incorrect type.

Fail 19 Dec 2009 131,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake flexi hose is of incorrect type.

Fail 29 May 2009 128,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 128,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 112,385 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 112,384 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre cracking. No cord showing.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,960 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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L663 MBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L663 MBL, 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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L663 MBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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