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J909 NLO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,253 mi
Last recorded193,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 193,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake needs some adjustment

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 193,253 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake needs some adjustment

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 192,349 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 192,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 192,349 miles

Central Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 186,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 186,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 185,847 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across diff (3.6.B.2c)

inner and outer lower sills have slight surface corrosion but not holed or excessive

Fail 22 Jun 2016 185,847 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

inner and outer lower sills have slight surface corrosion but not holed or excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2015 184,895 miles

chip in screen

o/s side rear cill

oil leak

under body sprayed in under seal

Fail 17 Jun 2015 184,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in screen

o/s side rear cill

oil leak

under body sprayed in under seal

Fail 9 Sep 2013 184,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

outersills corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 184,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outersills corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 184,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 182,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 180,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 178,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 170,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 155,096 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 155,096 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2006 138,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2006 138,471 miles

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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J909 NLO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J909 NLO, 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 J909 NLO registered?

J909 NLO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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The MOT history for J909 NLO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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