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J670 TVS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,846 mi
Last recorded255,846 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 255,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 254,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 249,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 244,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front- rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 244,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front- rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 232,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f door slight accident damage

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 232,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f door slight accident damage

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 224,607 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coolant leak,water pump area

front to rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 215,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 215,459 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 208,951 miles

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

battery insecure

front underneath fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2012 208,947 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

battery insecure

front underneath fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 200,642 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 5 May 2010 194,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 194,753 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 186,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 186,170 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 177,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 169,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 169,785 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 162,120 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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J670 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J670 TVS, 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 J670 TVS registered?

J670 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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