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H132 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH132 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 186,032 miles

Both front strut tops noisey

Both front tyres cracking in tread slightly

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 179,706 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 172,778 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 172,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 162,926 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 156,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 156,501 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise repairs to nearside chassis.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 149,669 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 149,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 144,178 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 144,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 133,992 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 133,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 123,672 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 123,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 113,832 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 113,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 113,777 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

auto box fluid leak

engine running rough/misfire

rear differential seals leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2005 102,741 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock top not located propley

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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H132 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H132 BGK, 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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H132 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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