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J465 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 140,274 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 140,009 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 140,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 139,349 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 139,349 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,266 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 138,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,865 miles

offside and nearside floor panels coroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 133,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 130,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,199 miles

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 125,153 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 122,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 119,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 115,701 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 109,346 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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J465 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J465 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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J465 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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