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J633 LPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,247 mi
Last recorded169,247 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 169,247 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 165,158 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 163,169 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 163,169 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air con pipes broken

exhaust corroded

sports suspension fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 151,566 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 149,294 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 149,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 147,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 143,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 131,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 105,647 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 105,647 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level low

oil leak

surface rust forming on exhaust system

surface rust forming on front and rear suspention parts

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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J633 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J633 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 J633 LPX registered?

J633 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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