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L756 FEL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL756 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 121,948 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 121,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 117,125 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 113,144 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 113,144 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,995 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

near-side rear brake disc - corroded to excess

Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,993 miles

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

near-side rear brake disc - corroded to excess

Pass 28 May 2015 101,191 miles

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 30 May 2014 93,991 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 88,229 miles

Both wiper blades split

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 88,229 miles

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

Both wiper blades split

Brake fluid low

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,416 miles

n/s/r disc in poor condition

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,126 miles

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

n/s/r disc in poor condition

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 84,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 81,344 miles

front tyre walls cracking

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,676 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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L756 FEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L756 FEL, 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 L756 FEL registered?

L756 FEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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