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J483 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,914 mi
Last recorded152,914 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 152,914 miles

Corrosion to offside sill

Offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 147,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front numbre platre in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2009 147,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front numbre platre in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 138,798 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 138,798 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,215 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERN IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 4 Dec 2007 129,215 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERN IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Nov 2006 118,554 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 30 Nov 2006 118,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 108,494 miles

see advise sheet †

Fail 12 Dec 2005 108,494 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres tread low

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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J483 HGC 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 54.5%.

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 J483 HGC, 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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J483 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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