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G4 HJE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 HJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 144,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 140,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 136,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,795 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 124,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,258 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 102,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 102,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 94,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 94,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 86,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 77,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 77,133 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 66,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 66,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 35,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake slight binding front

Pass 13 May 2008 30,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,911 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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G4 HJE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G4 HJE, 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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G4 HJE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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