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J225 WHB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,375 mi
Last recorded34,375 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 WHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 34,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight water leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,365 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,098 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,217 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 25,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,771 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J225 WHB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J225 WHB, 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 J225 WHB registered?

J225 WHB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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