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H899 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,702 mi
Last recorded107,702 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH899 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,114 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2022 101,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,607 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 100,607 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,640 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 96,397 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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H899 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H899 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 H899 JLC registered?

H899 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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