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L999 SMT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,162 mi
Last recorded91,162 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 SMT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,162 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,976 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,699 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,231 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,573 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,226 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 72,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,880 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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L999 SMT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L999 SMT, 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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What year was L999 SMT registered?

L999 SMT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L999 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 SMT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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