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G4 JRC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both sides, front and rear, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both sides, front and rear, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,727 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,936 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,591 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusting and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,388 miles

all suspension and steering components components rusting oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,029 miles

all suspension parts starting to rust

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,090 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,234 miles

both rear sills rusting at rear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,970 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 JRC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JRC, 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 G4 JRC registered?

G4 JRC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for G4 JRC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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