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J768 NJR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,678 mi
Last recorded163,678 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 NJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 163,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All underbody of vehicle covered in grease

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes visible covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 162,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 160,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 154,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 152,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,511 miles

slight corrosion to front part of main brake pipes

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2014 146,705 miles

Play ion offside front lower ball joint

Slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,683 miles

Filler applied to nearside outer sill

Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,841 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 131,241 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Mar 2011 131,236 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2010 128,853 miles

repair to chassis

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2010 128,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

repair to chassis

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2009 119,935 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

chassis repaired

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,935 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis repaired

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 103,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 103,719 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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J768 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J768 NJR, 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 NJR registered?

J768 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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