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J120 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,247 mi
Last recorded205,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 205,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 201,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 197,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 193,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 193,297 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 187,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Repairs to rear sills covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage Steering rack leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 183,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle under body sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 177,550 miles

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

Nearside Front floor to sill badly corroded, outside any prescribed area

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 177,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front floor to sill badly corroded, outside any prescribed area

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 172,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 172,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 167,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 165,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 163,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 163,507 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 162,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 159,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 154,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 149,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 147,932 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 147,930 miles

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 143,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight knock on steering.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 134,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,024 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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J120 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J120 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.

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J120 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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