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V930 JHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,993 mi
Last recorded210,993 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 JHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 210,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 210,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 210,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 206,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 206,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not holed or excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2020 192,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 185,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 175,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 161,017 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 135,620 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 135,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main earth strap to rear axle broken off

near side rear brake silght bind

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,830 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA...

CORROSION IN REAR PART OF CILL PANELS...(BOTH SIDES)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER SMEARY...

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,320 miles

CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WING PANELS...

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,724 miles

CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WINGS...

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

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

WIPERS SMEARY...

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,300 miles

CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WING PANELS...

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

Fail 23 Jun 2011 92,300 miles

CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WING PANELS...

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,092 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

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 25 Jul 2007 45,871 miles

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,095 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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V930 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V930 JHW, 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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V930 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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