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V279 JAW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 JAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,313 miles

corrosion on offside rear sill

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2020 115,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on offside rear sill

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on offside sill

general corrosion on suspension components

offside front tyre badly cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,260 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,572 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,329 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

play in offside rear wishbone bush

Fail 21 Oct 2016 110,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

play in offside rear wishbone bush

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,703 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,684 miles

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,652 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing on tread area

corrosion patch to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion patch to o/s/r outer sill

exhaust system heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre perishing on tread area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,042 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,062 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,978 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,601 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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V279 JAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V279 JAW, 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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V279 JAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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