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J167 UBH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,459 mi
Last recorded177,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,459 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill filler present

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Inner sills corroded

Side reflectors painted over

Fail 13 Jan 2022 177,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Track arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill filler present

Offside Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Inner sills corroded

Side reflectors painted over

Pass 4 Jan 2021 171,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear suspension components

oil leak, also misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2020 171,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing corroded holed through but not structural (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear suspension components

oil leak, also misting of oil on power steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2017 163,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 163,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 159,512 miles

headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

Fail 6 Dec 2016 159,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,234 miles

offside rear handbrake weak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

generalised surface corrosion to all metal components.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 141,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,623 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,033 miles

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

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

front track rod end rubbers split

lower ball joint rubbers deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front track rod end rubbers split

lower ball joint rubbers deteriated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,591 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 86,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,358 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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J167 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J167 UBH, 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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J167 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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