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T98 JGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,522 mi
Last recorded58,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 JGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 58,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,507 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,425 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,000 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,833 miles

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

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 Mar 2011 47,884 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,200 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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T98 JGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T98 JGC, 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 T98 JGC registered?

T98 JGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T98 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T98 JGC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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