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J377 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

247,218 mi
Last recorded247,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 247,218 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 247,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 240,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery has slight movement at its fixings

surface corrosion nearside sill area

surface corrosion to un derside steering braking and suspension components

underside welded areas undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2014 240,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery has slight movement at its fixings

surface corrosion nearside sill area

surface corrosion to un derside steering braking and suspension components

underside welded areas undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2013 233,070 miles

slight play both side steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2013 233,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

brake fluid over maximum

slight play both side steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 224,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in off side rack end

Fail 25 Jan 2012 224,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2010 211,885 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 211,851 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 202,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 194,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 185,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2007 185,343 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 178,297 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 178,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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J377 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J377 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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J377 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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