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V142 LBT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 LBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

29% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bind from n/s/f brake

both rear end of sills corroded

front chassis corroded

front suspension heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre has been laced in sidewall

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,202 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside reat (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded blowing at rear joint

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,053 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,913 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,054 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,776 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,032 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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V142 LBT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V142 LBT, 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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V142 LBT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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