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J357 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 93,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 92,408 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,047 miles

front numberplate deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,659 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to become unbonded.

exhaust outer casing starting to become loose.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to become unbonded.

exhaust outer casing starting to become loose.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,958 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 29 May 2009 71,701 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2008 71,048 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 24 May 2007 68,007 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 64,144 miles

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

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

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

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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J357 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J357 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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J357 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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