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W261 SJM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 SJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 126,501 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 123,674 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 123,673 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,918 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,511 miles

Coolant leak from Radiator

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,113 miles

Both outer sills corroded and thin

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,216 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded and thin

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,605 miles

Slight binding to rear brakes

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 22 Aug 2017 116,605 miles

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

Slight binding to rear brakes

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,916 miles

Both outer sills corroded and thin at rear

Nails in both rear tyres,and offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,212 miles

Both rear sills and rear wheel archers corroded.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,156 miles

Both rear wheels arches and sills slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,771 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 111,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,657 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,471 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,201 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 71,201 miles

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

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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W261 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W261 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 W261 SJM registered?

W261 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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