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H895 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,049 mi
Last recorded169,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 169,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 158,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,110 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 154,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 150,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 149,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 148,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 148,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 142,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 142,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 135,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 127,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 122,707 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 118,677 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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H895 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H895 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 H895 JLC registered?

H895 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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