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L984 UMA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,923 mi
Last recorded110,923 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 UMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 110,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 107,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,281 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 107,265 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,023 miles

Outer Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2014 103,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 103,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 102,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,924 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 101,924 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 100,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 97,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 92,305 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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L984 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L984 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L984 UMA registered?

L984 UMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is L984 UMA safe to buy?

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