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J64 UBH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ64 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 165,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 161,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 158,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 148,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 148,047 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 148,047 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 139,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 138,525 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 128,034 miles

off side rear brake disc is in poor condition but brake performance is good

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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J64 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J64 UBH, 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 J64 UBH registered?

J64 UBH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is J64 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J64 UBH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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