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V991 HJN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,166 mi
Last recorded26,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 26,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 25,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 25,578 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,096 miles

General corrosion underside

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,629 miles

Rust evident on suspension components - underside

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,869 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 20,419 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,754 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 185/60/14 v

drivers window does not go down

front windscreen wipers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,780 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 9,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,159 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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V991 HJN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V991 HJN, 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 V991 HJN registered?

V991 HJN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V991 HJN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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