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J743 WTF

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 143,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 143,433 miles

Emissions not tested car overheating cooling fan not operating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 142,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,765 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 138,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 134,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 129,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 120,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 120,621 miles

both front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 120,245 miles

all four shock dust covers detatched

all suspension components corroded

tappets noisy

Fail 15 Jun 2010 120,239 miles

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

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

all four shock dust covers detatched

all suspension components corroded

tappets noisy

Pass 29 May 2009 118,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 118,962 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,329 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 118,329 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer wing insecure at sill area,

Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,338 miles

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 5 Aug 2006 114,300 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 114,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J743 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J743 WTF, 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 J743 WTF registered?

J743 WTF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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