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H868 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,412 mi
Last recorded170,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 170,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 169,819 miles

corrosion to underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2019 169,803 miles

Corrosion to the underneath

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 169,334 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 169,266 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 169,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

slight bind to offside front brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2015 168,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 167,544 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing due to age

Pass 4 Aug 2011 167,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 161,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 155,534 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 155,534 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 154,030 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge, worn close to legal limit.

Top missing off clutch fluid resevoir.

Fail 27 May 2008 154,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight exhaust blow starting just behind catalytic convertor.

Some brake discs have light build up of surface corrosion. Their condition would be improved if vehicle was taken for a good run.

Top missing off clutch fluid resevoir.

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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H868 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H868 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 H868 JLC registered?

H868 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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