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J209 JUY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,063 mi
Last recorded163,063 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 163,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlights aiming low

outer sills/underbody corroding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,505 miles

outer sills slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 149,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 144,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 144,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 143,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 143,237 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 143,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

All brake disc's corroded.

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 143,063 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 143,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 134,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 134,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 132,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 132,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 129,368 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 129,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 May 2006 120,687 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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J209 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 J209 JUY, 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 J209 JUY registered?

J209 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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