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J642 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 134,166 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 132,924 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2024 131,418 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,341 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,112 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 127,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,807 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower and upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,709 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,704 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,319 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 110,261 miles

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

Oil leak

TIMING BELT HISTORY ?

Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,261 miles

Oil leak

TIMING BELT HISTORY ?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,568 miles

shock absorber dust covers torn

Fail 14 Jul 2008 103,202 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

some suspension arms rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 103,202 miles

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

some suspension arms rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,198 miles

FERRULS ON FLEXI HOSES VERY RUSTY

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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J642 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J642 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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J642 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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