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J107 WEW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,411 mi
Last recorded255,411 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 WEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 255,411 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 255,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 250,656 miles

Nearside hand brake

Pass 7 Oct 2019 244,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 236,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 236,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 234,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear outter sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 234,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear outter sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 225,522 miles

General underbody corrosion

coolant leak from radiator

nearside wing mirror missing

windscreen wipers slow

Fail 20 Oct 2009 225,494 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J107 WEW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J107 WEW, 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 J107 WEW registered?

J107 WEW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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