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H1 UGB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 UGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,511 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 98,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,633 miles

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

Rear brakes are imbalanced

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,083 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,821 miles

Fog light switch is low down and tell tale is hard to see

Handbrake travel high

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2008 74,797 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fog light switch is low down and tell tale is hard to see

Handbrake travel high

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,347 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 68,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UGB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H1 UGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H1 UGB registered?

H1 UGB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is H1 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 UGB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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