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V931 JHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,861 mi
Last recorded137,861 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 JHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 137,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 136,934 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ? (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,812 miles

Emissions not tested battery light illuminated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,852 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 125,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from nearside going to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 116,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 104,890 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 101,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 97,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,157 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 81,902 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,902 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

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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V931 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V931 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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V931 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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