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H771 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,265 miles

FRONT + REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads has slight movement in carrier

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 99,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads has slight movement in carrier

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads have slight movement in caliper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front both front wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface rusting to both front/rear suspension frames

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 86,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,815 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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H771 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H771 JLC, 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 H771 JLC registered?

H771 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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