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M177 UJH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 UJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 146,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 144,187 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 144,021 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2021 137,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,077 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,465 miles

Offside front floor corroded not within a prescribed area.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,783 miles

corrosion outside prescribed area on off side front

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,783 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed area on off side front

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,186 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner/outer edges,but its OUTSIDE of the centre 3/4s

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake efficiency at 18%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 126,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2013 120,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroding not excessive

Pass 20 May 2013 120,780 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroding not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,372 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 115,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,968 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)

damage windscreen outside swept zone

Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 97,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,867 miles

n/s door interior handle missing(closing handle)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 90,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s door interior handle missing(closing handle)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,652 miles

Fog lamp, suspected conversion with old high level brake lamp.

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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M177 UJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M177 UJH, 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 M177 UJH registered?

M177 UJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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