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J666 STO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,502 mi
Last recorded119,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 STO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe under engine (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,008 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe under engine (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 104,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,486 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 92,854 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,262 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,092 miles

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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J666 STO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J666 STO, 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 J666 STO registered?

J666 STO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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