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J954 TVS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,449 mi
Last recorded224,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ954 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 224,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 224,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 223,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 222,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 221,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 218,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 215,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 209,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 202,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 194,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 194,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 180,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 180,537 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 179,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 179,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 176,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 173,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 173,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 171,960 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 171,958 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 168,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 165,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 161,784 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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J954 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J954 TVS, 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 J954 TVS registered?

J954 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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The MOT history for J954 TVS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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