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J25 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,084 mi
Last recorded219,084 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 219,084 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 209,209 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 203,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 186,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 173,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 173,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 173,701 miles

Both rear cills corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 173,490 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to off side sill. not within perscribed area

near side front tyre low on inner edge, advise tracking

off side front headlight aim on upper limits

off side rear shock absorber has no damping effect. strong advise replacement asap.

slight fuel smell in engine area, unable to locate at time of test. advise further inspection

under side of car has heavy surface corrosion to all components, steering/suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2012 173,300 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 173,025 miles

advanced corrosion to metal brake pipe ferrule from master cylinder

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to rear suspension arms

deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread - covering half the circumference

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

front anti roll bar corroded

front brake discs discoloured

front coil springs corroded

front metal hub components corroded

front track rod ends corroded

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes corroded

radiator corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2011 173,017 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced corrosion to metal brake pipe ferrule from master cylinder

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to rear suspension arms

deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread - covering half the circumference

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

front anti roll bar corroded

front brake discs discoloured

front coil springs corroded

front metal hub components corroded

front track rod ends corroded

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes corroded

radiator corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 172,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heavily corroded

steering / suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 172,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

steering / suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 171,483 miles

both rear discs slightly corroeded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 171,203 miles

rear discs corroeded

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2007 170,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 169,676 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 169,676 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 153,763 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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J25 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J25 WTF, 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 J25 WTF registered?

J25 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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The MOT history for J25 WTF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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