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J423 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,180 mi
Last recorded168,180 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 168,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 167,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 167,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO=0.65%VOL (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 167,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 166,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 162,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 158,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 158,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 162,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body corrosion

rear brake pads getting low both sides

steering rack oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 151,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body corrosion

rear brake pads getting low both sides

steering rack oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,185 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 141,866 miles

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

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

both headlamps no beam pattern

child seat fitted n/s front

long travel hand brake lever

Fail 4 Oct 2010 141,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both headlamps no beam pattern

child seat fitted n/s front

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2009 137,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 137,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 136,202 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 136,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 131,244 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 131,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 123,056 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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J423 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 J423 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J423 WTF registered?

J423 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is J423 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J423 WTF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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