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V947 JBB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 JBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,657 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 132,047 miles

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

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 28 Sep 2021 127,730 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf,osf,nsr,osr sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f front to n/s/r, front to o/s/r, o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes are all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ALL power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules are all greased

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,394 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 108,364 miles

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

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

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Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,601 miles

rear of sills corroding getting weak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,153 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 53,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,198 miles

both front wipers split at ends

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,578 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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V947 JBB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V947 JBB, 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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V947 JBB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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