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L713 DAT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,519 mi
Last recorded170,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 DAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 170,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has slight play

surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2018 167,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (5.2.6)

brake decelerometer test carried out due to limited slip differential

offside number plate light bulb discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,538 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. Inner and outer. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. Inner and outer. (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

Under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,630 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar rubber splitting

Offside Rear anti-roll bar rubber splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,196 miles

corrosion on sills

slight drag on o/s front and n/s rear wheels

slight engine oil leak

suspension drop link bushes are worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 125,196 miles

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

corrosion on sills

slight drag on o/s front and n/s rear wheels

slight engine oil leak

suspension drop link bushes are worn

Fail 23 Mar 2013 118,437 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no anti slip rubber on clutch pedal

Pass 23 Mar 2013 118,437 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no anti slip rubber on clutch pedal

Pass 17 Mar 2012 112,679 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion on offside rear sill

water inside offside front indicator

Pass 6 May 2011 110,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 100,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,826 miles

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

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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L713 DAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L713 DAT, 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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L713 DAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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