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H742 JVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 134,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 120,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 120,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 118,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,509 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 111,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 102,771 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,026 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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H742 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H742 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 H742 JVM registered?

H742 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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