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J676 JWV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,403 mi
Last recorded126,403 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ676 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 126,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer body sill weak.

Offside Front Lower wing to sill corroded.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside rust.

Fail 18 May 2020 126,230 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer body sill weak.

Offside Front Lower wing to sill corroded.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside rust.

Pass 14 May 2019 126,096 miles

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

offside front wing corroded

offside parking brake lagging

transmission cooler pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 125,944 miles

Front & Rear suspension rust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)

auto box pipes rust.

Fail 15 May 2018 125,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill. (5.2.6)

Front & Rear suspension rust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)

auto box pipes rust.

Pass 17 May 2017 125,425 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 125,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 124,928 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front lower seal corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 124,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,248 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brakes bimding slightly ok when tested

idle speed alittle fast ok when tested

Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,693 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,691 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

rear brake effort low both foot and park brake

Fail 29 Mar 2012 123,412 miles

All 4 Tyres Slightly Perished/Cracked Within The Tread -- All Coil Springs Corroded -- All Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,412 miles

All 4 Tyres Slightly Perished/Cracked Within The Tread -- All Coil Springs Corroded -- All Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,141 miles

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing 195/50/15

Fail 6 Oct 2011 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing 195/50/15

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2010 122,641 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2009 121,713 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 121,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 118,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 115,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 113,902 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,902 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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J676 JWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J676 JWV, 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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J676 JWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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