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J176 JUY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,710 mi
Last recorded160,710 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 160,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chassis and Sill Nearside Offside front to rear corroded not affecting structural integrity

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside also wearing close to 1.6mm min limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 160,260 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body sills corrode n/s and o/s

body sills corroded n/s and o/s

chassis corroded n/s and o/s

corrosion evident underside poss been stood idle unused , layed up

Pass 12 May 2016 139,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 129,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 114,584 miles

front brake pads low & discs corroded.rear pads low & discs corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,829 miles

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

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

all four tyres outer wall cracking.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 111,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 108,910 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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J176 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J176 JUY, 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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J176 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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