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J403 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,846 mi
Last recorded165,846 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 165,846 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 165,745 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 161,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 158,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 150,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 143,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 113,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 128,030 miles

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

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

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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J403 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J403 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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What year was J403 HGC registered?

J403 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for J403 HGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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