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J248 HMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,824 mi
Last recorded195,824 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 195,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 195,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 195,312 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 191,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 189,892 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 186,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 180,275 miles

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

osr brake hoses corroded

rear fog lamp slightly dim but still working

Pass 21 Nov 2016 175,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 175,301 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 168,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 168,412 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 167,152 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2013 166,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 164,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 160,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 157,177 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 157,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 155,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,210 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 14,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,297 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2007 127,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,187 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 113,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J248 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J248 HMX, 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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J248 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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