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J236 JUY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,330 mi
Last recorded149,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 149,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 149,330 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 144,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 138,310 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 138,310 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,131 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 122,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 115,747 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 115,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 109,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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J236 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J236 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 J236 JUY registered?

J236 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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