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J694 NJR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,704 mi
Last recorded175,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ694 NJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 175,704 miles

Floorpan corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 175,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Floorpan corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 171,815 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 171,815 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 171,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2013 165,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

genaral chassis corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 159,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,890 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 153,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 147,284 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 147,278 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 143,694 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 143,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 139,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 138,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 135,711 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 135,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J694 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J694 NJR, 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 J694 NJR registered?

J694 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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