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J294 NLJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,031 mi
Last recorded244,031 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 244,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 235,841 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 235,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 223,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrsion underside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 218,004 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount snapped off but system secure

front and rear brake pads low

general corroison underside

o/s/r outer sill corroding

steering and suspnsion ball jiont covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 210,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corroison underside

Pass 14 Sep 2012 209,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 194,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 194,784 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 177,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 177,454 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 159,470 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,898 miles

o/s/r footbrake not working as good as the n/s/r

Fail 3 Oct 2007 134,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 134,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 124,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 112,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 112,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J294 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J294 NLJ, 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 J294 NLJ registered?

J294 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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