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J740 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion o/s front sill

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,965 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,227 miles

Slight wear/play in nearside front lower ball joint

Track rod end covers split

Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight wear/play in nearside front lower ball joint

Track rod end covers split

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,796 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Track rod end joint covers split but keeping out dirt and ball joint covers starting to crack/perish

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and in tread and worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Track rod end joint covers split but keeping out dirt and ball joint covers starting to crack/perish

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,999 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,792 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 41,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,436 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,436 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 84,451 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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J740 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J740 KHW, 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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J740 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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