CarVerify

Free Car Check

M676 NJV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

244,526 mi
Last recorded244,526 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM676 NJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 244,526 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front front both front headlights slightly tinted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Nov 2020 240,764 miles

Front both front headlights slightly tinted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all suspension arm bushes perished

both front brake flexis perished

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished

power steering has a minor leak

rear tyres slightly damaged

window screen has various small chips

Fail 12 Nov 2020 240,764 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both front headlights slightly tinted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all suspension arm bushes perished

both front brake flexis perished

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished

power steering has a minor leak

rear tyres slightly damaged

window screen has various small chips

Pass 29 May 2019 231,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights slightly tinted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 May 2019 231,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights slightly tinted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2018 225,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front head light slightly tinted

Fail 17 May 2018 225,722 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front head light slightly tinted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 215,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 215,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 204,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 204,429 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 194,602 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 194,563 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f brake sticking on very slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 187,807 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 187,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 178,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 167,237 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2010 163,967 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish,in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 159,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 158,099 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 154,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,809 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 149,811 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M676 NJV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M676 NJV, 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

How do I check the history of M676 NJV?

You can check the full history of M676 NJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M676 NJV registered?

M676 NJV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is M676 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M676 NJV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M676 NJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M676 NJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.