MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front tyre starting to crack/split
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre starting to crack/split
Battery secured with cable ties
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both rear tyrees worn to 2mm
corrosion to rear disc
nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on raised tread
wear to front brake pads
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L603 JVP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc 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 L603 JVP, 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 L603 JVP registered?
L603 JVP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1999.
Is L603 JVP safe to buy?
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