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H238 JBJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

271,052 mi
Last recorded271,052 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 271,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 260,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 247,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 222,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 216,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 201,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Offside Rear Outer sill

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 201,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Offside Rear Outer sill

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 189,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 182,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 176,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 176,190 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 170,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 170,653 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 162,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 154,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 139,384 miles

front no. plate cracked

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,638 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 123,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 123,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 113,964 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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H238 JBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H238 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 H238 JBJ registered?

H238 JBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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