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M421 VJL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM421 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,516 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 103,516 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,328 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,550 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,989 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,489 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,457 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,457 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,584 miles

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

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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M421 VJL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M421 VJL, 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 M421 VJL registered?

M421 VJL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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