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J89 HMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,519 mi
Last recorded122,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 122,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light surface corrosion throughout the underside

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,482 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,428 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 122,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,076 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2009 121,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2008 121,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 121,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 121,145 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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J89 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J89 HMX, 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 J89 HMX registered?

J89 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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