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V678 JHJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,215 mi
Last recorded99,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust generally rusty and rear mount rusty.

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,393 miles

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

exhaust emissions only just meeting requirments

Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,393 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust emissions only just meeting requirments

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,221 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,976 miles

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

offside wiper blade rubber splitting at ends.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,581 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 28 Jan 2006 47,816 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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V678 JHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V678 JHJ, 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 V678 JHJ registered?

V678 JHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V678 JHJ safe to buy?

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