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V326 LAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,710 mi
Last recorded112,710 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 LAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch - multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad backing shim dislodged and catching disc

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and wheel arches and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights - low outputs

oil level on minimum

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 10 May 2019 104,785 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,449 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,317 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres on tread limit // n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,350 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,717 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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V326 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V326 LAM, 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 V326 LAM registered?

V326 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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