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J31 MXV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 82,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 79,515 miles

Corrosion forming to both outer sill panels

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 79,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Corrosion forming to both outer sill panels

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 74,207 miles

slight corrosion forming to both sill panels

Pass 12 Aug 2023 70,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight perishing to all tyres on sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight perishing to all tyres on sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty across axle

Offside Front brake binding

both number plates deteriorated

both rear outer sills rusty

rust to front and rear, brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,345 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,374 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,334 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread

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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J31 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J31 MXV, 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 J31 MXV registered?

J31 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is J31 MXV safe to buy?

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