MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
slight exhaust blow from around exhaust manifold area
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight exhaust blow from around exhaust manifold area
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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J740 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 J740 LPX, 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 J740 LPX registered?
J740 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is J740 LPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J740 LPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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