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J284 NLP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,999 mi
Last recorded237,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 237,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to front of off side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill and inner structure (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side outer sill area (5.2.6)

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2014 233,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 233,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 227,268 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 223,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 223,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 214,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet stay missing

offside seat belt buckle doesnt always secure immediatley

poor headlamp aim quality

rear side lights flashing slightly with indicators

Pass 27 May 2011 214,281 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

bonnet stay missing

offside seat belt buckle doesnt always secure immediatley

poor headlamp aim quality

rear side lights flashing slightly with indicators

Pass 15 May 2010 203,407 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 4 May 2010 203,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 193,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r sill damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 193,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2007 192,976 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 192,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 190,947 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 190,947 miles

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

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

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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J284 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J284 NLP, 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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J284 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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