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J141 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

211,278 mi
Last recorded211,278 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 211,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 210,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 208,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 205,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 204,160 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 199,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 199,429 miles

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 195,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 192,409 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear anti roll bar link bush's age cracking

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 190,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 187,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 184,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 181,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 180,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 176,637 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 174,391 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 172,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 169,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 166,323 miles

25% rear brake application

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on suspension components

pitting on front/rear discs

slight damage to n/s outer sill

slight damage/corrosion to chassis rails

some corrosion on floor panels

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2007 163,505 miles

Surface rust on chassis and suspension.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 160,150 miles

slight noise from steering rack

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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J141 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J141 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 J141 WTF registered?

J141 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is J141 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J141 WTF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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