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J834 HTU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,386 mi
Last recorded250,386 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 250,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 242,954 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 238,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 233,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 227,426 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 227,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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J834 HTU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J834 HTU, 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 J834 HTU registered?

J834 HTU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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