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J616 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,881 mi
Last recorded148,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 148,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,911 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Jul 2011 136,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2010 124,187 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 112,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,985 miles

Battery insecure

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 86,968 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs very slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,614 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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J616 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J616 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J616 HGC registered?

J616 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1999.

Is J616 HGC safe to buy?

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