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W258 SJM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,180 mi
Last recorded149,180 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 SJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 149,180 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,831 miles

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to sill ends

Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,342 miles

Front Upper radiator cradle deformed

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2022 135,342 miles

Front Upper radiator cradle deformed

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,340 miles

Front crash panel damaged but not structurally integral part

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near D bush mount getting rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Solid sun strip but not in way of drives view of the road (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, anti roll bar D bush mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, anti roll bar D bush mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, inner wheel arch, D bush area in TWO PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front crash panel damaged but not structurally integral part

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near D bush mount getting rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Solid sun strip but not in way of drives view of the road (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,750 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 117,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear box on exhaust joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,930 miles

emissions only just within limits.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 106,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose stretched on full right hand lock due to wheel spacers fitted. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose stretched on full left hand lock due to wheel spacers fitted. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions only just within limits.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,579 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,152 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil level low

rear inner brake pads getting low

nsf brake disc scored metal to metal

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,066 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,587 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,968 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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W258 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W258 SJM, 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 W258 SJM registered?

W258 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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