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H974 JLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,981 mi
Last recorded190,981 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 190,981 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 184,469 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 178,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 171,492 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 164,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,410 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2014 153,132 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 142,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 138,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 132,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 125,352 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 125,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 117,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in front number plate

n/s/r bumper is slightly cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2006 88,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

signs of possible fluid leak from o/s/r brake caliper , but not dripping at time of test

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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H974 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H974 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 H974 JLC registered?

H974 JLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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