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J102 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,928 mi
Last recorded146,928 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills as they joint inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 146,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills as they joint inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,945 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 143,945 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 215,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 194,902 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to center (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights, reg plate lamps when hazards applied (4.2.3 (c))

all tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2018 177,905 miles

Offside Front chassis cross member has slight damage but not sufficient to cause structural weakness

Pass 4 Sep 2017 187,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 172,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 169,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 169,227 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 168,750 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Waterpump shows signs of leaking.

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Dec 2012 168,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

Slight corrosion to rear of sills.

Washer pipe leaking.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,967 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy in operation.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 165,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 165,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 162,334 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 159,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 156,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 150,445 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 150,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 146,884 miles

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

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

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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J102 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J102 WTF, 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 J102 WTF registered?

J102 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for J102 WTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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