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H213 JBJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH213 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 144,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 139,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 135,526 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 135,416 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2011 132,490 miles

Both front tyres, tread starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 28 May 2011 132,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres, tread starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2010 131,969 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 131,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H213 JBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H213 JBJ, 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 H213 JBJ registered?

H213 JBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is H213 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H213 JBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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