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J42 AUJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,648 mi
Last recorded222,648 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 222,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 222,648 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Emissions not tested no idle. misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 214,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 214,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 207,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre bad cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front tyre bad cracking in tread

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 207,997 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre bad cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front tyre bad cracking in tread

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 201,073 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 201,073 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside & offside rear discs had slight rust

nearside mirror missing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 192,303 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear discs had slight rust

nearside front indicator len slightly damaged

nearside mirror missing

offside front & nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 192,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear discs had slight rust

nearside front indicator len slightly damaged

nearside mirror missing

offside front & nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 183,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 182,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 177,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 175,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 173,371 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 173,371 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front lamp damaged

nearside wing mirror insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2009 172,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

n/s/f lamp damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2008 172,235 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

Fail 12 Dec 2008 172,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 14 Dec 2007 171,163 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 170,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 167,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 167,266 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005

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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J42 AUJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J42 AUJ, 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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J42 AUJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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