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J728 WVN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,708 mi
Last recorded168,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 WVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2019 168,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 163,585 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 162,579 miles

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 161,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 160,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 160,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 159,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 157,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 155,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 153,428 miles

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

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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J728 WVN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J728 WVN, 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 J728 WVN registered?

J728 WVN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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