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J142 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,686 mi
Last recorded146,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 146,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 139,844 miles

Slight damage to underbody

Fail 18 Jun 2017 139,844 miles

Front Direction indicators not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight damage to underbody

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre joiner (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 127,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre joiner (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,665 miles

Offside rear tyre is starting to split.

Surface corrosion to brake discs.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,520 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 106,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,933 miles

front and rear shock rubber boots split

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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J142 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J142 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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J142 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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