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V290 PHJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,996 miles

o/s front disc pads getting low

some corrosion front disc inner faces

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,996 miles

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

o/s front disc pads getting low

some corrosion front disc inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,463 miles

o/s/r pads below 50% worn

slight brake bind o/s/r

some corrosion o/s/r disc

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 76,239 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,283 miles

Advise rear(both sides)brake discs pitted inner surface

advise front(both sides)brake discs pitted inner surface

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,444 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,602 miles

metal brake pipe connecting rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

slight corrosion appearing in off side front chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,179 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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V290 PHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V290 PHJ, 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 V290 PHJ registered?

V290 PHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V290 PHJ safe to buy?

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