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L872 FTT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

167,545 mi
Last recorded167,545 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 167,545 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 164,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 164,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 158,302 miles

smoke from exhaust after idle

surface corrosion around suspension

trims fitted to outer sills

Fail 25 Jul 2012 158,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 154,561 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 18 Jul 2011 154,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 151,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 151,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 146,873 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 146,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 144,639 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 144,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 141,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 141,673 miles

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?

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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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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