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J911 FVG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 FVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,712 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 133,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 116,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,118 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,924 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 108,206 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,992 miles

n/s w/blade rubber split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,210 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,158 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,714 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J911 FVG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J911 FVG, 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 J911 FVG registered?

J911 FVG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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