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J205 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,925 mi
Last recorded205,925 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 205,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 195,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 195,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 182,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 170,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 170,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 156,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,654 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 131,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 121,545 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

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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J205 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J205 KHW, 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 J205 KHW registered?

J205 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is J205 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J205 KHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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