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J221 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,544 mi
Last recorded198,544 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 198,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes have areas of slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 198,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes have areas of slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 179,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 160,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,681 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,675 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,606 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,475 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under body corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 135,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 134,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

unable to check inside pads

Pass 5 Nov 2011 134,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 134,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 133,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 132,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,975 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 130,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 130,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 122,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 122,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 113,592 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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J221 HGC 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 78.3%.

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 J221 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 J221 HGC registered?

J221 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is J221 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 HGC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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