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H19 ADL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,531 mi
Last recorded96,531 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,531 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,519 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,456 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,179 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jet damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jet damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,937 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,905 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,817 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,303 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,457 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,267 miles

poor beam pattern n/s headlight.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

poor beam pattern n/s headlight.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,442 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,030 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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H19 ADL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H19 ADL, 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 H19 ADL registered?

H19 ADL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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