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J933 NJR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 NJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 145,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 145,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 137,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 129,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear suspenion very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,773 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

advise o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,559 miles

advise front pads 1/2 worn.

advise n/s/f windscreen marked through wiper blade.

advise rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2009 115,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advise front pads 1/2 worn.

advise n/s/f windscreen marked through wiper blade.

advise rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,092 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 111,092 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 67,253 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 67,253 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 99,401 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 99,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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J933 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J933 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J933 NJR registered?

J933 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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The MOT history for J933 NJR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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