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J320 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

200,190 mi
Last recorded200,190 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 200,190 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 199,314 miles

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 198,425 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s rear & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 198,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 198,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and n/s inner rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 198,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and n/s inner rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 194,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 194,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front & o/s front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area ? (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front & o/s front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area ? (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 188,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 186,871 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 186,871 miles

oil leak

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,954 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 166,264 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wing deteriorated at bottom

Pass 2 Mar 2012 160,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,770 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 148,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 15 May 2009 148,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2008 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 139,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 130,158 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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J320 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J320 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 J320 WTF registered?

J320 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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