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J148 BAR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 BAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,646 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 77,646 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,574 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,589 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 65,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,404 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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J148 BAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,599cc 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 J148 BAR, 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 J148 BAR registered?

J148 BAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is J148 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 BAR 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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