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J100 MXV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,385 mi
Last recorded175,385 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 175,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody of vehicle Corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 164,106 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2021 157,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 157,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced earth fault (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 157,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 155,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 155,400 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 152,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,585 miles

air bag light on

offside front brake binding slightly

wipers deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2012 150,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

offside front brake binding slightly

wipers deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2011 146,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 146,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 146,696 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 146,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

number plate light leds ?

Pass 3 Jul 2008 142,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 106,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 106,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J100 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J100 MXV, 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 J100 MXV registered?

J100 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is J100 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 MXV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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