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J539 LPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,867 mi
Last recorded215,867 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 215,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 213,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner arch area corroded

rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 190,700 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe has some rust

Pass 23 Apr 2013 189,994 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorated. Advise replacement.

Both rear sidelights are slightly affected by indicators and nearside rear sidelight is slightly dim.

Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.

Low braking effort on nearside handbrake. Advise attention.

Slight exhaust leak from around "cat".

Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe and also on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

Some insecurity in passenger seat mounting.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 189,994 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorated. Advise replacement.

Both rear sidelights are slightly affected by indicators and nearside rear sidelight is slightly dim.

Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.

Low braking effort on nearside handbrake. Advise attention.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight exhaust leak from around "cat".

Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe and also on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

Some insecurity in passenger seat mounting.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 179,167 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoing flexi pipe

nearside handbrake effiency poor compared to offside, advise attention

Pass 28 Apr 2011 166,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

nearside handbrake effort very poor compared to offside

Fail 26 Apr 2011 166,218 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

nearside handbrake effort very poor compared to offside

Pass 30 Apr 2010 147,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

nearside handbrake poor compared with offside

Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,545 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,925 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,925 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2007 103,821 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2007 103,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 90,649 miles

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

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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J539 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J539 LPX, 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 J539 LPX registered?

J539 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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