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J54 EWR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,072 mi
Last recorded190,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 EWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 190,072 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 181,961 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 181,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,883 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 169,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced TO REAR , (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT AREA . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SEAT MISSING .

Pass 23 Dec 2022 160,240 miles

Front WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES . ALSO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WELL WORN INNER EDGE.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 160,235 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES . ALSO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WELL WORN INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,066 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 155,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,535 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 150,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 139,210 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 139,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Body insecure WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,955 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 127,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2017 126,843 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 126,826 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 125,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 121,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 120,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 120,356 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear springs rusting

Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,886 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 117,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,362 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 114,592 miles

Both front to rear chassis rails heavily dented. †Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight binding on both rear brakes.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear chassis rails heavily dented. †Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight binding on both rear brakes.

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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J54 EWR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J54 EWR, 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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J54 EWR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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