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J236 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 107,178 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight weep at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 1 May 2025 106,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 106,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 105,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 104,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 104,181 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,813 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,740 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,422 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,680 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,921 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,921 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,642 miles

Battery insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,731 miles

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

offside and nearside wiperblades slightly split

slight corrosion underbody/components/slight corrosion offside near seatbelt not yet excessive

wire on exhaust sensor not connected

Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside wiperblades slightly split

slight corrosion underbody/components/slight corrosion offside near seatbelt not yet excessive

wire on exhaust sensor not connected

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 82,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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J236 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J236 TBA, 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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J236 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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