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V940 JRR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 JRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 101,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

small brake bind n/s/front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,117 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r sill and wheel arch slight corrosion

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

cam belt replacement due every 54000 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r sill and wheel arch slight corrosion

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,995 miles

engine undershield insecure

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 93,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine undershield insecure

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 84,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 68,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 52,155 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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V940 JRR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V940 JRR, 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 V940 JRR registered?

V940 JRR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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