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H231 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 191,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 191,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 190,324 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH SILL PANELS...

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN / CRACKING...

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AROND RACK AREA... (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 190,319 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction STICKERS IN SWEPT AREA... (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING... (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN BOTH SILL PANELS...

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN / CRACKING...

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AROND RACK AREA... (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 188,250 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 188,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected ALSO OSF SHOWING SIGNS,NSR SHOWING DAMPNESSCREQUIRES CHECK AND CLEAN OFF BEFORE RETEST (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 184,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 181,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 179,485 miles

Slight corrosion to offside sill (rear)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 176,128 miles

offside front tyre edge worn

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 9 Apr 2015 176,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre edge worn

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 171,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2013 170,794 miles

Oil leak

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front Brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front Brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,226 miles

all suspension springs heavy corrossion

body corrossion both side sills

bonnet not easy to shut catch worn

o/s/f tyre as side wall cracks in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2011 68,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all suspension springs heavy corrossion

body corrossion both side sills

bonnet not easy to shut catch worn

o/s/f tyre as side wall cracks in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 166,352 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2009 164,513 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 164,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all road springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2008 162,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 159,583 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 156,617 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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H231 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H231 BGK, 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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H231 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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