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J15 SMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,675 mi
Last recorded87,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,675 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

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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J15 SMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J15 SMX, 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 J15 SMX registered?

J15 SMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is J15 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 SMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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