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J116 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,135 miles

All four tyres over 10 yrs old

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

emission limits met on second attempt

Fail 21 Apr 2026 110,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

All four tyres over 10 years old

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,171 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 107,169 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,506 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 105,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 103,610 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 103,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 100,768 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,891 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2013 96,635 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 95,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 95,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,162 miles

Front 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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J116 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J116 TBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J116 TBA registered?

J116 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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