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J969 JNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 145,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 145,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fouur (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,473 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 144,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

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

tracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,425 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 139,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 139,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 134,217 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 134,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 124,341 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 117,035 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 106,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 94,550 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 94,550 miles

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

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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J969 JNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J969 JNP, 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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J969 JNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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