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L704 UMA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,210 mi
Last recorded166,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 UMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 166,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 161,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 157,126 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 157,126 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,081 miles

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

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

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

signs of body filler in os and ns outer sills in seatbelt prescribed areas

Fail 24 Feb 2014 11,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

signs of body filler in os and ns outer sills in seatbelt perscribed areas

Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 7,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 97,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 94,032 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,032 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,212 miles

advise front brake discs and pads.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,370 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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L704 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L704 UMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L704 UMA registered?

L704 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L704 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 UMA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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