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H509 JVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH509 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 133,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill .sill back area and rear inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 132,092 miles

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

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard not working (3.6.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,393 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2010 130,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 118,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 118,855 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 112,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 112,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 108,439 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 102,394 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 102,394 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H509 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H509 JVM, 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 H509 JVM registered?

H509 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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