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H102 JLD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,331 mi
Last recorded141,331 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH102 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 141,331 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 124,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 121,398 miles

nearside rear brake calliper moves when footbrake is applied

Fail 11 May 2018 121,398 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake calliper moves when footbrake is applied

Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding when spun by hand (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear lower half of calliper moves when brake is applied which indicates that the top calliper slide may be siezed-up.....

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,999 miles

all tyres showing slight cracking side walls

n/s rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 118,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NSR outer sill corroded

OSF inner arch accident damage

Reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,094 miles

Brake fluid low (topped up)

Slight un-balance on handbrake - n/s low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 110,448 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 110,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,495 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 108,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wing insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2006 105,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 105,895 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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H102 JLD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H102 JLD, 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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H102 JLD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1999.

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