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J688 WVN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 WVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,470 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper and lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,462 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper and lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 106,565 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 97,807 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2021 97,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded/ holled. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Both rear tyres worn low on inner.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 97,738 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,109 miles

Offside Rear Lower INNER @ OUTER SILL HOLED @ CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,295 miles

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,282 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,618 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,385 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 73,488 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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J688 WVN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J688 WVN, 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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J688 WVN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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