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J768 MCV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 MCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various suspension components have surface corrosion

Various suspension dust covers perished and cracked but still protecting from ingress of dirt

Vehicle undesealed

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,062 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Both rear brake pads deteriorated and broken.

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drop link bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear brake disc pitted.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.

Oil leak.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 107,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both rear brake pads deteriorated and broken.

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Front suspension components corroded.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drop link bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear brake disc pitted.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.

Oil leak.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,995 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside reaer tyre perished

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside reaer tyre perished

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,488 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Corrosion starting to appear underneah vehicle & on suspension.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Corrosion starting to appear underneah vehicle & on suspension.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,298 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding on front brakes.

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,352 miles

Both rear brake disc corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Signs of corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Slight brake binding on offside front

Fail 27 Mar 2012 101,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake disc corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Signs of corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Slight brake binding on offside front

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,381 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,889 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,038 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 68,038 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J768 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J768 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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What year was J768 MCV registered?

J768 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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