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J156 KRH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,801 mi
Last recorded213,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 KRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 213,801 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 213,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 206,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 181,562 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 181,560 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 176,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 176,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 175,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 174,544 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 174,544 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front and both rear discs surface corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 172,557 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 172,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 165,936 miles

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill

Fail 28 Mar 2009 165,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill

Pass 12 Mar 2008 159,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 148,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 134,288 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J156 KRH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J156 KRH, 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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J156 KRH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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