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V837 JBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 JBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 101,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,371 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,388 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 84,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 27,374 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V837 JBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V837 JBR, 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 V837 JBR registered?

V837 JBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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