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L7 JCJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,605 mi
Last recorded115,605 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,605 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,876 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all shock absorbers dust covers deteraited

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,582 miles

middle exhaust has slight leak

o/s/f sterring knuckle slight play

rear brake pipe slightly rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f sterring knuckle slight play

rear brake pipe slightly rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,462 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,079 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front indactors lens slight condensation

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust slight leak

front indactors lens slight condensation

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,552 miles

Oil leak

all suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,779 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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L7 JCJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L7 JCJ, 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 L7 JCJ registered?

L7 JCJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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