MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brakes bind slightly
engine oil level very low
engine slightly noisy at idle / rattles???
near side front lower screen washer tank support corroded
near side headlamp unit glass lens cracked
rear chassis / suspension parts / brace rods slightly corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front brakes bind slightly
engine oil level very low / service /
neasr side front headlamp glass lens cracked
two off side rear lower suspension brace rod mount bolts slightly insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front brakes bind slightly
engine oil level very low / service /
neasr side front headlamp glass lens cracked
two off side rear lower suspension brace rod mount bolts slightly insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake long travel but has reserve aplication
offside front tyre perrishing & cracking
rear brake discs poor condition - corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake long travel but has reserve aplication
offside front tyre perrishing & cracking
rear brake discs poor condition - corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L999 GEN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 L999 GEN, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L999 GEN registered?
L999 GEN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1995.
Is L999 GEN safe to buy?
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