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J205 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,069 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,690 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 100,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 100,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,316 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,340 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 84,301 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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J205 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 J205 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J205 HGC registered?

J205 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is J205 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J205 HGC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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