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H11 OAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,208 mi
Last recorded73,208 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,208 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill full of fiberglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill full of fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch rotten

Fail 2 Mar 2026 73,105 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill full of fiberglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill full of fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch rotten

Pass 6 Mar 2025 68,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 68,573 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 50,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 41,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012
Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,643 miles

handbrake lever travel.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,476 miles

both front tyre's perrished on outer side wall's. †nearside rear tyre perrished on outer side wall.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 17,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small chip in windscreen zone b.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,946 miles

small chip in windscreen zone b.

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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H11 OAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H11 OAE, 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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H11 OAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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