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J4 HDL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,771 miles

advise nearside sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,416 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 61,823 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hanbrake travel close to top

Pass 23 May 2008 56,991 miles

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

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

hanbrake travel close to top

Pass 19 May 2007 55,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,661 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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J4 HDL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J4 HDL, 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 J4 HDL registered?

J4 HDL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is J4 HDL safe to buy?

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