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L891 UMA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 UMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 135,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 134,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 133,222 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 132,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,886 miles

All underside has general age related corrosion inc suspension components

Fail 6 Aug 2019 128,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,741 miles

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion also to components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,604 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 123,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 121,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 121,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 9 May 2011 109,210 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 106,373 miles

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 8 May 2009 100,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 93,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 85,134 miles

small hole in exhaust

Pass 5 May 2006 77,025 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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L891 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L891 UMA, 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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L891 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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