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L889 MBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,064 mi
Last recorded161,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 161,064 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 161,052 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 160,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2025 160,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills & offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 156,643 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 148,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 148,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 137,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 137,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear. (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 11 May 2016 137,105 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 30cm of drivers seat. (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear. (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 136,827 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

o/s/r outter sill corroded.

rear service brake inbalance.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,778 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 131,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 126,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,661 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 122,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 122,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 116,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 115,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 113,988 miles

Cannot fully check o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings as brakes bimding

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,988 miles

Cannot fully check o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings as brakes bimding

Pass 10 May 2007 109,270 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to front nomber plate

Pass 2 May 2006 105,820 miles

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 MBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L889 MBL, 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 MBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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