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V933 JHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 JHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,721 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 63,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,816 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS ARE CORRODED

BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE DETERIORATED

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front,rear brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,881 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 59,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,693 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,798 miles

advise centre rear stop light

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,733 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 17 Mar 2008 41,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,477 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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V933 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V933 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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V933 JHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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