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V202 JLG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 JLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,093 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm close to limit

Pass 30 May 2018 87,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,384 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,384 miles

Front front brake binding both side front (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,982 miles

corrosion to both sills

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,096 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 83,546 miles

corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 18 May 2010 82,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 82,384 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 81,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel too high

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,747 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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V202 JLG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V202 JLG, 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 V202 JLG registered?

V202 JLG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V202 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V202 JLG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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