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J189 UBH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,348 miles

All underside corrioded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No dash warning lights

Fail 19 Jun 2024 95,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

All underside corrioded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No dash warning lights

Pass 14 May 2021 95,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 94,830 miles

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

under body corrosion in place not consider major

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 94,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

tyre cracking but no cords are visible

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,140 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,065 miles

full beam stalk intermittent fault

poor pattern from both headlamps

Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded †rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2005

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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J189 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J189 UBH, 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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J189 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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