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J182 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,139 mi
Last recorded96,139 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,139 miles

Front to rear chassis corroded, damaged and weak.

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front to rear chassis corroded, damaged and weak.

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 94,793 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 94,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 94,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor in two parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,511 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 92,421 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to sub fame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,536 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hose ferules rusty

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front floor rusty

chassis rails damaged & rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,536 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hose ferules rusty

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front floor rusty

chassis rails damaged & rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,457 miles

Front floors rusty

Front number plate deteriorating

battery loose in boot

chassis rails damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,065 miles

Battery not secured in boot

Chassis rails dented

Front Floors corroding

Front no plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Battery not secured in boot

Brake discs corroded

Chassis rails dented

Front Floors corroding

Front no plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion around front subframe mounts.

Front suspension arms and subframe corroded.

General corrosion around underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 85,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 85,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split rubbers

Fail 11 Feb 2010 81,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split rubbers

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 23 May 2006 74,401 miles

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

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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J182 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J182 KHW, 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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J182 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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