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J2 OWX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 OWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 130,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,147 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2020 116,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,930 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 113,889 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly worn (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,957 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

parking brake lever travel slightly high

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

parking brake lever travel slightly high

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,134 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp operates using high level brake light

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,139 miles

nsr seal slight corrosion

osr seal slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,656 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriated

both near side brakes slightly tight to turn - suggest attention

centre stop light changed to rear fog light

surface corossion on off side sill

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,735 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,554 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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J2 OWX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J2 OWX, 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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J2 OWX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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