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V74 JDS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 JDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,902 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,851 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,851 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,484 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,949 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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V74 JDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V74 JDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V74 JDS registered?

V74 JDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V74 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 JDS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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