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J166 TRP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside rear bushes to rear differential (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 107,463 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

parking brake requires attention 16%

Pass 15 May 2015 102,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,443 miles

bost under side rubber bushes and ball joint covers perishing

both front tyres perished

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

nsr outer sill area corroded and holed

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,443 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bost under side rubber bushes and ball joint covers perishing

both front tyres perished

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

minor play in rear arb d bushes

nsr outer sill area corroded and holed

oil leak

tyre valves perished osf, nsf, nsr

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all front and rear suspension bushes deteriated but no movement.

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,645 miles

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

light corrosion to various underbody components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

light corrosion to various underbody components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,289 miles

vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 15 Jun 2011 92,289 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 Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 18 May 2010 88,074 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

outer sills repaired and undersealed.

Fail 17 May 2010 88,071 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

outer sills repaired and undersealed.

Pass 11 May 2009 81,131 miles

offside rear outer sill rusty.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,450 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,813 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 76,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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J166 TRP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 J166 TRP, 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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J166 TRP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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