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LNZ 5523

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,279 mi
Last recorded86,279 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 5523
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,279 miles

All Suspension bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspected body filler used on outer sills

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All Suspension bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspected body filler used on outer sills

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 86,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Engine coolant level on minimum

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn bold on the inner edge

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn bold on the inner edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch behind headlight has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,383 miles

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch behind headlight has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outter cell panels just starting to rust

exhaust heat sheild rusty and lose

under side off vehicle very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outter cell panels just starting to rust

exhaust heat sheild rusty and lose

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,711 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,273 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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LNZ 5523 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LNZ 5523, 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 LNZ 5523 registered?

LNZ 5523 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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