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L870 PRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,596 mi
Last recorded184,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 184,596 miles

both front and main brake pipes

corrosion on floors to sills

Pass 16 Jun 2010 183,107 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on floors too sills

Pass 3 Jul 2009 174,520 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on front to rear + rear centre brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

front shock absorber dust boots split

Fail 29 Jun 2009 174,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on front to rear + rear centre brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

front shock absorber dust boots split

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 147,576 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Headlamp reflectors corroded

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2008 147,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Headlamp reflectors corroded

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2006 102,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 101,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear pads low hench noise on n/s/r wheel

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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L870 PRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L870 PRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L870 PRB registered?

L870 PRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is L870 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L870 PRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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