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T998 JAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,182 mi
Last recorded140,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 JAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 140,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,449 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 81,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 135,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,269 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,044 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,437 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,418 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,344 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,656 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,661 miles

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,095 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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T998 JAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 T998 JAL, 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 T998 JAL registered?

T998 JAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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