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H782 JVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,941 mi
Last recorded133,941 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH782 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 133,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,634 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 130,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,478 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 128,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,467 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,642 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 124,243 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 124,159 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2008 124,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2006 121,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 121,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 120,617 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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H782 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H782 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 H782 JVM registered?

H782 JVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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