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J221 BAR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,318 mi
Last recorded130,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 BAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 114,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 112,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 112,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,501 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,443 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,331 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,041 miles

All 4 shocker dust covers perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All 4 shocker dust covers perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

Overheated during emissions.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,759 miles

Gearbox slightly damp

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,767 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,654 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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J221 BAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J221 BAR, 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 J221 BAR registered?

J221 BAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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