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L851 WGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,634 mi
Last recorded186,634 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 186,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 186,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 122,061 miles

advice both rear sills have corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 162,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 147,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 139,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 139,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 131,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 126,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 111,702 miles

Front brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Front brake slight drag evident

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Fail 27 May 2008 111,702 miles

Front brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Front brake slight drag evident

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Pass 12 Apr 2008 111,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 111,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 110,398 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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L851 WGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L851 WGF, 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 L851 WGF registered?

L851 WGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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