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J193 AUJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,286 mi
Last recorded191,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 191,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 178,190 miles

under body sealant covering some components not alowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2016 178,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under body sealant covering some components not alowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,475 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 161,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 140,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 140,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,830 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 132,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 131,315 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 131,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 126,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 123,156 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 123,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 120,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 119,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 119,467 miles

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

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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J193 AUJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J193 AUJ, 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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J193 AUJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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