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V248 JCE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 JCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,680 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded out with prescribed areas

Rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges to cause injury if grazed against

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,680 miles

Emissions not tested engine started running rough and cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded out with prescribed areas

Rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges to cause injury if grazed against

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,341 miles

Underside undersealed stopping full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,180 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately rear discs are not a matched pair (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,502 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted advise o/side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,189 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 78,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 77,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,331 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,575 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front chassis

corrosion to rear o/s sill

Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,575 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to o/s front chassis

corrosion to rear o/s sill

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 69,992 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 69,992 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 44,356 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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V248 JCE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V248 JCE, 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 V248 JCE registered?

V248 JCE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V248 JCE safe to buy?

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