1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J768 NJR
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 163,678 km. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 163,678 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J768 NJR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2024
- 163,678 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J768 NJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (J768 NJR) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
J768 NJR Odometer History
- 03/03/2022162,695 km
- 21/02/2024163,678 km+983 km
Average of roughly 499 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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