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JST 163N

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,328 mi
Last recorded157,328 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJST 163N
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 157,328 miles

Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up nut missing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer and becoming corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 157,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edges

o/s rear tyre at legal limits

Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,252 miles

1. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.

3. Both front tyres worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 150,133 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by front floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

1. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.

3. Both front tyres worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,344 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

2.near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

3.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 144,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

2.near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

3.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 136,830 miles

1.rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 136,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1.rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2014 122,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 118,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,563 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 31 May 2012 117,480 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r brake pad shim not centrally fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti slip badly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 113,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,901 miles

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

both frt tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2008 106,826 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 100,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,498 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s track rod gator perished

oil leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished, wearing inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2006 94,452 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished, wearing inside edge

brake pedal anti slip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

track rod gators perished

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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JST 163N is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JST 163N, 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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JST 163N is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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