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J315 HMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,883 miles

Front wipers smearing across screen

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,140 miles

0/s/r outter sill rusting

rear brake performances low but still pass

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 92,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,165 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,089 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,686 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 86,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,896 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 4 Sep 2006 82,470 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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J315 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J315 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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What year was J315 HMX registered?

J315 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is J315 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J315 HMX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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