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J203 KHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,308 mi
Last recorded235,308 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 235,308 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 235,305 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 224,975 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 217,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 210,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 210,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 204,510 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 200,869 miles

Body corrosion - inner sills & wheel arches, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

Fail 27 May 2020 200,868 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Body corrosion - inner sills & wheel arches, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2019 196,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 192,862 miles

Front Brakes starting to bind

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis section (minor) (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak On engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 189,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 179,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 177,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,499 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 177,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 176,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 172,851 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside sill

Fail 13 Mar 2009 172,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside sill

Pass 1 Mar 2008 155,017 miles

Windscreen damaged zone B.

Fail 16 Feb 2008 154,221 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged zone B.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 139,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 139,571 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 128,831 miles

N/side park brake requires servicing although meeting specification it was slightly down on efficiency.

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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J203 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J203 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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J203 KHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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