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J208 UBH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,691 mi
Last recorded166,691 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 166,691 miles

Nearside Front 2.7mm tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge tyre worn 2.4mm

Fail 13 May 2016 166,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 2.7mm tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge tyre worn 2.4mm

Pass 23 May 2015 158,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 158,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 151,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 151,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 142,898 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 142,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 141,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 138,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 136,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 132,756 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 132,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J208 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J208 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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J208 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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