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J974 WRX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 64,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED FROM STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL RUNNING GEAR CORROSION

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,472 miles

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear cross frame removed to fit exhaust, not imminently dangerous, suggest fabricate support (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure temp repair (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear cross frame removed to fit exhaust, not imminently dangerous, suggest fabricate support (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 59,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,423 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight binding of brake

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,360 miles

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

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,284 miles

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,249 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,552 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,138 miles

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

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

some damage to near side chassis leg

Pass 3 May 2007 54,126 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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J974 WRX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J974 WRX, 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 J974 WRX registered?

J974 WRX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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The MOT history for J974 WRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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