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J49 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,643 mi
Last recorded214,643 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 214,643 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 214,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 208,555 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 208,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 204,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 199,148 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight free play/wear

nearside windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Fail 27 Mar 2014 199,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight free play/wear

nearside windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 188,654 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 26 Mar 2013 188,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriating

Front tyres soft

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2012 175,987 miles

Front number plate deteriating

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriating

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Mar 2011 164,888 miles

Front number plate damaged and loose

Front wipers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2011 164,888 miles

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

Front number plate damaged and loose

Front wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 161,013 miles

head lamp pattern poor

Pass 19 Mar 2009 156,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,359 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2007 141,575 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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J49 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J49 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.

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What year was J49 WTF registered?

J49 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is J49 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J49 WTF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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