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V65 JWN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,834 mi
Last recorded80,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 JWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,204 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,747 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various parts of underside very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and near side rear wheel arches rusting and req att soon

Fail 3 Nov 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and near side rear wheel arches rusting and req att soon

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded req.attn.soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded req.attn.soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,980 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,739 miles

off side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,800 miles

inbalance on front brakes req att soon

off side front wheel binding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

inbalance on front brakes req att soon

off side front wheel binding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,463 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,616 miles

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

Offside 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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V65 JWN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V65 JWN, 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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V65 JWN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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