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J384 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,724 mi
Last recorded140,724 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 140,724 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 140,724 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 137,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 136,177 miles

front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 135,742 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,993 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,955 miles

0/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall-not to cords

Pass 17 Oct 2005 116,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency 17% - 16% is the minimum †pass limit

Fail 12 Oct 2005 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs corodded

Front brake imbalance 24%

Offside front shock absorber broken

Steering rack worn

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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J384 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J384 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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J384 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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