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J73 TBW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,739 mi
Last recorded152,739 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 152,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 152,739 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,284 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 149,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 148,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 142,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 134,063 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 134,059 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 123,688 miles

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

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

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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J73 TBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J73 TBW, 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 J73 TBW registered?

J73 TBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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