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J746 MCV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,105 mi
Last recorded66,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ746 MCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,105 miles

brake pipes slightly

front lower arm grease gaitors perished

front lower arm suspension bushes worn and perished

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

sills corroded

track rod end grease gaitors perished

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

oil leak

underside vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2011 63,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

oil leak

underside vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2010 61,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and prescribed areas

heavy corrosion on suspension and steering components

nearside front tyre perishing

rubber suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,679 miles

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

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

general light corrosion on front suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,982 miles

advise under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,752 miles

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

advise under body corrosion

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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J746 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J746 MCV, 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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J746 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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