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J303 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,109 mi
Last recorded183,109 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 183,109 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 183,108 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 170,298 miles

Front both brake hoses corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Jan 2016 170,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both brake hoses corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 162,334 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 5 Nov 2014 162,334 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,818 miles

Nearside mirror loose.

Oil leak

Underside corroded throughout.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 156,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside mirror loose.

Oil leak

Underside corroded throughout.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,656 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in both the outer and backing sills

front wipers in poor condition

the r/o/s service and parking brake performance is slightly low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 144,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 128,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 118,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,492 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 14 Sep 2007 116,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 112,622 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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J303 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J303 KHW, 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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J303 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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