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J165 HMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,786 mi
Last recorded67,786 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 67,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,023 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,897 miles

rear tyres protrude past wheel arch exhaust front pipes hitting subframe

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres protrude past wheel arch exhaust front pipes hitting subframe

Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,736 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 148,736 miles

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

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

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

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 13 Oct 2011 147,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

shockers and springs non standard

Pass 1 Jul 2010 142,827 miles

both front chassis rails damaged

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

red on o/s rear fog light starting to fade

under body corrosion

very bad engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,964 miles

bad engine oil leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s front to rear chassis rail

damage to o/s rear chassis rail

slight corrosion in front and rear suspension parts

slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2009 137,964 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s front to rear chassis rail

damage to o/s rear chassis rail

slight corrosion in front and rear suspension parts

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 132,179 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 132,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front to rear chassis rails damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2007 125,938 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 125,938 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension componants rusty

n/s front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 117,452 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 117,452 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre wear on inner edge

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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J165 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J165 HMX, 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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J165 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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