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L757 EWP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 154,802 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 154,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2014 146,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 139,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 137,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,950 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,568 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,184 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,184 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 116,097 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 116,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,456 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pads getting low exhaust pipe behind cat slight blow soon need attention

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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L757 EWP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 L757 EWP, 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 L757 EWP registered?

L757 EWP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is L757 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L757 EWP 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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