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J214 NLP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

237,021 mi
Last recorded237,021 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 237,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 236,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 235,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 235,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 234,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 227,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,218 miles

handbrake readings could be improved

rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,775 miles

exhaust blow

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 139,625 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

steering and suspension gators perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 139,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

steering and suspension gators perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 139,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

steering and suspension gaiters deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 134,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all dash warning lights inop

imbalance on rear brake efforts

operation of offside front seat belt stalk poor

Fail 5 Sep 2012 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all dash warning lights inop

imbalance on rear brake efforts

operation of offside front seat belt stalk poor

Pass 18 Aug 2011 128,994 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 128,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside door damaged

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,250 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet stay missing

front number plate cracked

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 116,538 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet stay missing

front tyre side walls perished

offside rear hub top mounting bush worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,214 miles

both front tyres perished

offside rear upper suspension wishbone outer bush worn and shows signs of movement

Fail 4 Jul 2008 110,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear upper suspension wishbone outer bush worn and shows signs of movement

Pass 29 Jun 2007 104,990 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

brake pads worn

slight oil leak

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 100,209 miles

front number plate broken

steering rack gaitors perished

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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J214 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J214 NLP, 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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What year was J214 NLP registered?

J214 NLP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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