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J403 NLP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

251,167 mi
Last recorded251,167 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 251,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake friction material starting to crumble

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded but not excessively

Fail 25 Feb 2022 251,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All are original and slightly corroded and can not be assessed under clips and covers (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not seriously effecting the view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 251,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 247,898 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 247,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 242,593 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 242,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Split in rear silencer

Pass 7 Feb 2017 236,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 227,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 227,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 214,018 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge & cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 202,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 192,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 173,364 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 161,680 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 161,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 151,956 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 144,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 135,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 135,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,559 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 126,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J403 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J403 NLP, 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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What year was J403 NLP registered?

J403 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is J403 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J403 NLP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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