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PJI 2180

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,410 mi
Last recorded125,410 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 2180
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 104,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,814 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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PJI 2180 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJI 2180, 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 PJI 2180 registered?

PJI 2180 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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