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J10 FUN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 52,863 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,368 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,807 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover split but prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Disc pitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished but cannot see cords

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,236 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,289 miles

front number plate weathering

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,771 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,704 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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J10 FUN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J10 FUN, 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 J10 FUN registered?

J10 FUN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 1999.

Is J10 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 FUN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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