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V908 JAR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 113,202 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,374 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,083 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,622 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)

front brake application slightly uneven

front number plate cracked

offside rear handbrake effort slightly weak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 94,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 85,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 52,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,305 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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V908 JAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V908 JAR, 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 V908 JAR registered?

V908 JAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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