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J6 KGS

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,592 mi
Last recorded161,592 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 161,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 160,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,404 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 156,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,657 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 152,647 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calipar (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,196 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,488 miles

n.s front outer sill/wing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 150,482 miles

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

n.s front outer sill/wing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 149,026 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 149,000 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 147,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 145,809 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 145,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 144,232 miles

oil leak present

Pass 3 Aug 2009 142,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 140,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 137,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 134,765 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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J6 KGS 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 80%.

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 J6 KGS, 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 J6 KGS registered?

J6 KGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is J6 KGS safe to buy?

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