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V396 JOO

1999 Mazda MX5

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX5121,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 JOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,804 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 92,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of outer sill (5.2.6)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

osf nsf headlamps deteriorated making beam patterns poor

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,221 miles

Engine air leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 89,183 miles

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

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

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

Engine air leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,181 miles

Both outer rear sills starting to corrde

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,690 miles

clutch fluid very low.

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode.

offside headlamp beam patern weak.(clouded lens).

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,976 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,976 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,196 miles

PROMPT offside rear metal brake pipe

nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

PROMPT offside rear metal brake pipe

nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

prompt nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,352 miles

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

prompt nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,788 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 35,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,249 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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V396 JOO is a 1999 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 121,581 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V396 JOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V396 JOO registered?

V396 JOO is a 1999 Mazda MX5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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