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L889 KVU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,415 mi
Last recorded196,415 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 196,415 miles

small slits in n/s/f tyre wall

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2017 196,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling washer motor support (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

small slits in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 196,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 196,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 184,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 178,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 176,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 176,640 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 176,637 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 176,637 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 175,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

screen wash bottle holder corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 175,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

screen wash bottle holder corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 171,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre perished in tread pattern.Nearside rear and offside front tyres perished on sidewalls.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 171,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre perished in tread pattern.Nearside rear and offside front tyres perished on sidewalls.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 170,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 166,482 miles

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

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

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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L889 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L889 KVU, 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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L889 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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