MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rubber mount broken
tyres perished
clean wipers/osf shocker slight leak but damping/very slight play in nsf wheel bearing/nsf tyre on 2mm/rear brake discs corroded/exhaust has some very slight blows and deteriorating in places.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front number plate cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H842 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 H842 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 H842 JLC registered?
H842 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1999.
Is H842 JLC safe to buy?
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