MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded Last 100mm of both front and front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of body sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front and rear metal brake pipes show corrossion
O/S body sill shows some corrossion close to seat belt mounting area
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Vehicle sits low on suspension, bottoms out when RBT resulting in low vehicle wieght on front, this equates to low performance and easy locking of front brake, overall efficiency passed
engine oil leak
rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J836 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 J836 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 J836 HGC registered?
J836 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1999.
Is J836 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J836 HGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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