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J235 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

249,644 mi
Last recorded249,644 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 249,644 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 249,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 239,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 229,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 214,055 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 212,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 211,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 206,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 206,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 201,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 198,616 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 195,639 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 195,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 194,726 miles

strong advisory : dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 7 Nov 2014 193,772 miles

offside rear park brake is in need of some adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Nov 2013 192,092 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 192,092 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 185,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 180,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 177,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 174,249 miles

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

advise front lower engine crankshaft seal leaking monitor

advise on handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2008 172,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 172,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

suspect partial seizure of rear brake callipier on hand brake side may require new callipier fitting to pass mot

Pass 1 Nov 2007 162,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 162,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 161,764 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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J235 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 J235 ATV, 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 J235 ATV registered?

J235 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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