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E9 JHS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,855 mi
Last recorded127,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 124,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 123,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight footbrake travel on rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2020 121,981 miles

slight foot brake travel

Pass 21 May 2019 121,117 miles

long brake pedal travel

Fail 21 May 2019 121,112 miles

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

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 25 May 2018 119,121 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 119,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 117,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre section of exhaust meets rear silencer section (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 117,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre section of exhaust meets rear silencer section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 116,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 114,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,528 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 111,789 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 107,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 105,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 103,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 95,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 71,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 58,806 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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E9 JHS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E9 JHS, 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 E9 JHS registered?

E9 JHS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E9 JHS safe to buy?

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