MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
under floor chassis squashed but ok
under floor chassis squashed but ok
Oil leak
advise front noplate stuck onn type
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
advise front noplate stuck onn type
Battery insecure
Oil leak
chassis rails have slight damage
nearside washer requires attention
rear brake discs are getting pitted
rear tyres heavy wear inner treads and getting low on tread
vague pattern headlights
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis rails have slight damage
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside washer requires attention
rear brake discs are getting pitted
rear tyres heavy wear inner treads and getting low on tread
vague pattern headlights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside park brake performance slightly low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside park brake performance slightly low.
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J683 FVG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J683 FVG, 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 J683 FVG registered?
J683 FVG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1999.
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