MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
body work lacks luster
front brakes unbalanced
general underbody corrosion
off side parking brake performance low
trims fitted to outer sills
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
front brakes unbalanced
general underbody corrosion
off side parking brake performance low
trims fitted to outer sills
smoke from exhaust after idle
surface corrosion around suspension
trims fitted to outer sills
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
heavy surface corrosion around rear suspension
smoke from exhaust after standing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
blue smoke from exhaust after vehicle standing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
blue smoke from exhaust after vehicle standing
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
blue smoke from exhaust after idle
hazard warning switch loose
heavy surface corrosino aroun d front and rear brakes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
hazard warning switch loose
heavy surface corrosino aroun d front and rear brakes
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
HEAVY SURFACE CORROCION AROUND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
hazard warning switch loose
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
HEAVY SURFACE CORROCION AROUND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
hazard warning switch loose
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L872 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 L872 FTT, 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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L872 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1999.
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