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J859 GAH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 136,383 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 126,626 miles

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

Sills corroded

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2009 117,775 miles

o/s front tyre oerishing ;rear sills corroding ;slight knock from steering

Pass 12 May 2008 108,543 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 108,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 99,211 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,859 miles

origanl vt32 still applies

Fail 19 Apr 2006 88,859 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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J859 GAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 J859 GAH, 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 J859 GAH registered?

J859 GAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is J859 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J859 GAH 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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