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J27 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

223,928 mi
Last recorded223,928 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 223,928 miles

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 223,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 223,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 222,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 221,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 220,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 220,804 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 220,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

high level brake lamp is being used as a rear fog lamp

parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 218,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 218,975 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed horn switch (1.9.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 216,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 216,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 213,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 213,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 209,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

boot struts weak

corrosion on suspension

nearside steering rack gaitor worn and wet around the end

steering track rod end rubber deteriorated

white smoke coming from exhaust when engine is reved up

wipers juddering and slightly smears

Fail 2 Mar 2013 209,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

boot struts weak

corrosion on suspension

nearside steering rack gaitor worn and wet around the end

steering track rod end rubber deteriorated

white smoke coming from exhaust when engine is reved up

wipers juddering and slightly smears

Pass 8 Mar 2012 200,126 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 200,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 185,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,582 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 169,580 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 154,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 139,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,131 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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J27 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J27 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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J27 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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