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H830 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,960 mi
Last recorded166,960 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 166,960 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,778 miles

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

wipers parking incorrectly

Fail 26 Feb 2013 155,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wipers parking incorrectly

Pass 15 Mar 2012 145,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 145,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 123,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 115,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,811 miles

light stalk worn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

light stalk worn

rear boot central light wired to fog light switch

Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,789 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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H830 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H830 JLC, 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 H830 JLC registered?

H830 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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