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H187 CMW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH187 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 179,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 179,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 176,164 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2024 176,163 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2023 172,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 168,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 166,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 163,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 161,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint boot slight crack.

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 157,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,621 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 May 2015 145,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 141,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 137,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,427 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 130,427 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,540 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 110,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,565 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 89,791 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,615 miles

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

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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H187 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H187 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 H187 CMW registered?

H187 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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