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H549 JVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,220 mi
Last recorded191,220 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 191,220 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of rear brake discs

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to N/S outersill

Corrosion to main fuel pipes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 181,710 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corrosion throughout underbody

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Wear to front & rear brake discs & pads

Pass 8 May 2015 173,247 miles

1 of o/s washer jets blocked.

all front suspension arms corroded (border pass).

all rear suspensin arms corroded (border pass).

both front track rod end ball joint boots perished.

both rear closing panels corroded.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

fuel pipes corroded along floor.

grab on both front brakes (border pass).

lazy o/s rear parking brake (border pass).

o/s front chassis corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 173,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 of o/s rear washer jets blocked.

all front suspension arms corroded.

all rear suspension arms corroded.

both front track rod end ball joint boots perished.

both rear closing panels corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

fuel pipes corroded along floor.

grab on both front brakes (border pass).

lazy o/s rear parking brake (border pass).

n/s front shocker damp.

n/s rear outer arch corroded.

n/s rear sill corroded.

o/s front chassis corroded.

o/s rear brake pads worn.

o/s rear inner arch corroded.

o/s rear outer arch corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 May 2010 164,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 164,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 155,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 149,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 149,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 145,419 miles

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

Top edge of nearside rear brake disc rusty.

Fail 3 May 2007 145,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Top edge of nearside rear brake disc rusty.

Pass 10 May 2006 140,335 miles

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

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

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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H549 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H549 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 H549 JVM registered?

H549 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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