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J591 CDT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,491 mi
Last recorded147,491 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ591 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 147,491 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 146,621 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill to arch area corroded.

Offside Rear Outer sill to arch area corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 141,268 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 141,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt missing and inoperative power steering. (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to outer sill and under side.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 135,652 miles

Front and rear upper suspension arms all corroding.

Near side and off side rear lower wheel arch to sills starting to corrode.

Rear brake effort only just passed

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,194 miles

Engine bottom pulley wobbles

Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine bottom pulley wobbles

Hand brake operation quite sticky up and down

Pass 27 May 2015 130,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,445 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering converted to manual but rack still in place turns lock to lock freely

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,431 miles

Front Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear tyres both perished.

Slight play in both inner steering joints.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 120,577 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

sealed beam headlamp units fitted

steering wheel very slippy

Pass 24 May 2006 109,469 miles

condensation in front nearside combination lamp

cuts in offside rear tyre cords not visable

front tyres differ in size to the rears

no fluid in header tank

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres scrubbing †

under floor pan box sections signs of damage advise repair

Fail 22 May 2006 109,381 miles

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

condensation in nearside front combination lamp

different tyre sizes fitted on rears to fronts

floor pan chassis rails under vehicle damaged both sides advise repair

nearside upper sill corroding at front of door apature

no coolant/ water in header tank

rear offside tyre cuts in tread

rear tyres signs of scrubbing to tread

Fail 21 Apr 2006 107,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 107,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excess travel in the park brake lever . both head lights aim dull. suspenssion too soft.

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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J591 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J591 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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What year was J591 CDT registered?

J591 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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