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J62 JUY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,729 mi
Last recorded188,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ62 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 188,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 185,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 185,967 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 185,189 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 185,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 177,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 172,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 172,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 168,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 166,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 162,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 154,523 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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J62 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J62 JUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J62 JUY registered?

J62 JUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is J62 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J62 JUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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