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H205 VHL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH205 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,258 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 118,220 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to most under body components

Fail 5 Jun 2021 118,220 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to most under body components

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2012 118,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 118,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 117,557 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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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H205 VHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H205 VHL, 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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H205 VHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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