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L71 TJK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,441 mi
Last recorded162,441 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 TJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 162,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 162,379 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 162,379 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 162,247 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 162,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 161,980 miles

O/S front outer floor corroded but not in testable area

Pass 22 May 2019 160,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 159,063 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 159,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 155,667 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 155,666 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2016 152,472 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 147,831 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 May 2014 145,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 142,723 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 140,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 136,439 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,346 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 127,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 124,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 124,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 124,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,075 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 124,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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L71 TJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L71 TJK, 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 L71 TJK registered?

L71 TJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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