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V312 JBS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 JBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 75,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,883 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,884 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,982 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 23,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,585 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 7,476 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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V312 JBS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V312 JBS, 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 V312 JBS registered?

V312 JBS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V312 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V312 JBS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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