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J145 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,292 mi
Last recorded175,292 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 175,292 miles

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

underbody surface rust all over

Pass 9 Oct 2022 164,450 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s & o/f inner sills heavily undersealed

underbody has age related corrosion at various places

Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION TO VARIOUSE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body component slightly loose BOTH FRONT LOWER WINGS LOOSE FITTING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Fail 25 Aug 2021 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right hand side ( lhd headlamp) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP TO RIGHT ( LHD HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION TO VARIOUSE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body component slightly loose BOTH FRONT LOWER WINGS LOOSE FITTING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 20 Aug 2020 162,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushs showing signs of slight perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underside heavely covered in underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2020 162,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushs showing signs of slight perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underside heavely covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2019 162,013 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake fluid dark

under body heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 158,522 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 155,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 155,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door handle faulty

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Fail 11 Sep 2012 149,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door handle faulty

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2011 146,423 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 142,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 136,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 110,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,504 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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J145 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J145 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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J145 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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