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J259 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,079 miles

Both metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to side wall but not showing cords.

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

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

Radiator has a coolant leak.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 159,079 miles

Both metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to side wall but not showing cords.

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

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

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

Radiator has a coolant leak.

Pass 2 May 2015 158,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 155,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 155,832 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 152,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 151,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 151,077 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 149,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 149,489 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

cooling fan not working

Pass 21 May 2009 145,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 145,976 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 138,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 138,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 128,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s mirror loose

Fail 21 Apr 2007 128,437 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s mirror loose

Pass 18 Apr 2006 112,998 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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J259 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J259 ATV, 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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J259 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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