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J54 WEW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,151 mi
Last recorded148,151 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 148,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

many parts of suspension and structure corroded

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2024 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion to sub frames and suspension components and o/s./r sill

Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 146,858 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on either side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front suspension dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion on both subframes and suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2022 145,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front suspension dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion on both subframes and suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 144,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,002 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 140,388 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very slight (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both floor chassis rails has some damage (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,503 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2016 136,486 miles

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

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

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2016 136,439 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 124,943 miles

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

Oil leak

both front disc,s inner edge wearing thin

Fail 11 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front disc,s inner edge wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

raised RPM to 2000 to pass emissions

Fail 24 May 2012 122,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

raised RPM to 2000 to pass emissions

Pass 5 May 2011 121,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear disc's inner face worn & pitted

front & rear pads half worn

Pass 28 May 2010 119,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 113,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 109,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 106,526 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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J54 WEW 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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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