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V98 JOO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 JOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,408 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,408 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,185 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,134 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,218 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,714 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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V98 JOO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V98 JOO, 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 V98 JOO registered?

V98 JOO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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