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H842 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,995 mi
Last recorded190,995 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH842 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 190,995 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 190,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 190,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 190,080 miles

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.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 189,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 189,396 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 189,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 176,292 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 176,292 miles

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.

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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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.

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