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J395 CDT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,362 mi
Last recorded235,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ395 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 235,362 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 235,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 221,362 miles

all suspension has been lowered very low

slight leak at power steering

Pass 20 Apr 2012 198,082 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

veichle lowerd all round

Pass 4 Feb 2011 197,915 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 197,913 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 197,842 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lots of corrosion settind in underneath vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2008 193,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 193,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 183,735 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 183,699 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 182,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 177,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 172,508 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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J395 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J395 CDT, 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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J395 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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