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V783 JGX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 JGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 119,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 119,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 109,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise metal link brake pipe corroding.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

advise metal link brake pipe corroding.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,239 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,772 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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V783 JGX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V783 JGX, 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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V783 JGX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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