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H178 CMW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,434 mi
Last recorded113,434 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,325 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 99,862 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,847 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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H178 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H178 CMW, 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 H178 CMW registered?

H178 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is H178 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H178 CMW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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