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H1 ORS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 ORS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,425 miles

Nearside Rear hole and corrosion to outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear hole and corrosion to outer sill, outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 119,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear hole and corrosion to outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear hole and corrosion to outer sill, outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 119,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jul 2024 118,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 118,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 117,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill rusty and covered in filler

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,687 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From T junction to N/S flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,554 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 112,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,093 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,791 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,980 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,941 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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H1 ORS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H1 ORS, 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 H1 ORS registered?

H1 ORS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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