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J244 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,819 mi
Last recorded177,819 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 177,617 miles

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

Heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components are corroded under underseal

Fail 10 Dec 2024 177,614 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components are corroded under underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,547 miles

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

Heavy Underseal to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 177,279 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heavy under seal to underside of vehicle

Os headlamp is slightly loose in holder

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 177,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 177,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 177,134 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 172,903 miles

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

Suspension components are corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 172,899 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension components are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 165,903 miles

Centre stop light has been turned into a fog light ,which is tempermental

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear earth point to chassis is corroded

Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded in places

Fail 4 Apr 2018 165,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop light has been turned into a fog light ,which is tempermental

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear earth point to chassis is corroded

Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded in places

Pass 5 Apr 2017 159,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 155,962 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 155,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower arm ball joint boots are perishing

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear pads are low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 152,482 miles

Oil leak

o/s step sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 148,347 miles

Oil leak

o/s step sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 144,373 miles

Oil leak

some of the front steering and suspension ball joint dust boots becoming quite deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,532 miles

engine has small oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 137,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 133,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 121,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 116,342 miles

Near side front tyre is bald on the edge

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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J244 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J244 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.

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J244 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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