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J720 LPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ720 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,232 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 127,232 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 124,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 124,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 121,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 112,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 111,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on windscreen washers (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine

Pass 18 May 2017 108,003 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 104,477 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 102,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 102,511 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 97,782 miles

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

fluid leak from slave cylinder

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,160 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 81,158 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Hand brake has long travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,662 miles

Both rear tyres worn low in the middle

Windscreen damaged

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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J720 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J720 LPX, 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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What year was J720 LPX registered?

J720 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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