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LP51 UAL

2017 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine smoke filling workshop (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both flashing/flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working no switch ? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 194,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 194,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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LP51 UAL is a 2017 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP51 UAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LP51 UAL is a 2017 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 February 2017.

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