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1851 RH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

7,561 mi
Last recorded7,561 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1851 RH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 7,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 7,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 7,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 7,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 6,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 6,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 6,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 6,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 6,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 5,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 5,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 5,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F washer jet one side of jet blocked

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

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

small split on drivers wiper blade

Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 4,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 4,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 2,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 2,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 2,576 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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1851 RH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 1851 RH, 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 1851 RH registered?

1851 RH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is 1851 RH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1851 RH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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