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J656 HGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,447 mi
Last recorded213,447 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 213,447 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 213,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 203,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 203,524 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 May 2013 199,454 miles

oil leaking from camshaft position sensor area

rear suspension corroding

Pass 17 May 2012 197,911 miles

ball joint cover deteriated

oil leak

uder side corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 23 May 2011 194,728 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not cinsidered to be excessive

oil leak - possibly cam angle sensor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 188,144 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension and subframes suffering with surface corrosion

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2009 183,792 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

offside outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak, partly from camshaft position sensor oil seal

Pass 16 May 2008 179,907 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front suspension and subframe starting to corrode in various places

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2006 174,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J656 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J656 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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J656 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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