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J780 HTU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

202,988 mi
Last recorded202,988 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 202,988 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2024 197,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 193,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2021 188,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear and to both front hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 180,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front hubs and to nearside rear hub and to rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 173,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread noted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 164,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front and rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 20 Jul 2016 156,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front and rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 147,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 125,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,730 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 105,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,109 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 102,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,516 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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J780 HTU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J780 HTU, 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 J780 HTU registered?

J780 HTU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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