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J327 RTA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,953 mi
Last recorded132,953 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 RTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 129,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,237 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk difficult to access

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 124,980 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,427 miles

Fog lamp lens slightly obscured.

Surface corrosion starting on some suspension arms.

Fail 22 Aug 2009 94,427 miles

Fog lamp lens slightly obscured.

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Surface corrosion starting on some suspension arms.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007
Pass 13 Aug 2005 86,707 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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J327 RTA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J327 RTA, 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 J327 RTA registered?

J327 RTA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is J327 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J327 RTA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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