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J885 EUM

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,666 mi
Last recorded204,666 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 EUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 204,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 204,666 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 203,075 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 202,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 202,332 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 196,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 181,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 170,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 170,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 165,045 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2006 159,173 miles

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J885 EUM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J885 EUM, 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 J885 EUM registered?

J885 EUM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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