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V170 JEL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,462 miles

Front suspension joint rubbers are perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer sill is corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven very slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 97,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,896 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,893 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,746 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 10 May 2010 27,520 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 May 2009 26,864 miles

advise o/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2009 26,864 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise o/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2008 25,975 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 25,493 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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V170 JEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V170 JEL, 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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V170 JEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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