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J271 WOB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

218,682 mi
Last recorded218,682 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 WOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 218,682 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard supplied date of 1st use 01/03/1999 (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower section of wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 204,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 187,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 187,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 182,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight seepage (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear and underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components

high level stop lamp disconnected, however being used and connected as a rear fog lamp, presenter advised this could easily be mistaken as a stop lamp when rear position lamps also illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2019 182,893 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight seepage (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear and underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components

high level stop lamp disconnected, however being used and connected as a rear fog lamp, presenter advised this could easily be mistaken as a stop lamp when rear position lamps also illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 182,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

coolant leak

n/s/f brake caliper damp

oil leak

slight bind at o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2012 182,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 182,500 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 178,643 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 178,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 170,526 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 170,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

[ NOTE ] engine speed increases when brake pedal released or pumped

brake fluid below maximum

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 167,665 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 167,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 156,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 147,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J271 WOB 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 52.9%.

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 J271 WOB, 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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J271 WOB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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