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J321 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,653 mi
Last recorded137,653 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,653 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 137,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,368 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail passenger floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 123,331 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail passenger floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 113,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 110,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 104,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,342 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 104,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

metal brake pipes becoming rusty

offside rear wheel bearing untested due to binding brake

other prescribed areas corroded to legal limit /poorly repaired

removed item from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2015 100,595 miles

nearside front indicator/sidelight damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

underbody corroding

Fail 11 May 2015 100,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front indicator/sidelight damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

underbody corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 93,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 87,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 87,302 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 80,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,530 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 73,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 62,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 105,788 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 143,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 143,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 143,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J321 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J321 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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J321 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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