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V950 JCE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 JCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,008 miles

Engine misfire

Front and Rear subframes corroding

Front chassis legs corroding

Nearside rear lower outer body sill corroded.

Offside rear lower outer body sill corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 137,964 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine misfire

Front and Rear subframes corroding

Front chassis legs corroding

Nearside rear lower outer body sill corroded.

Offside rear lower outer body sill corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,596 miles

**offside front tyre ON legal limit** 195/50/15

slight bind in o/s/f wheel

surface corrosion to front and rear general suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 136,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

**offside front tyre ON legal limit** 195/50/15

slight bind in o/s/f wheel

surface corrosion to front and rear general suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,037 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS UNDER FRONT WINGS

Fail 4 Jul 2014 136,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS UNDER FRONT WINGS

Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 134,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,627 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2012 132,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 123,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 118,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 118,259 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 109,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 105,443 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2006 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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V950 JCE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V950 JCE, 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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V950 JCE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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