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H238 VHL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 156,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 155,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 154,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front and offside rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2018 153,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 152,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 152,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 151,485 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Under-shield Fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 151,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Under-shield Fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,641 miles

Oil leak

slightm corrosion to floor sections

Fail 9 Sep 2014 149,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

slightm corrosion to floor sections

Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 143,385 miles

N.S.Front washer jet inoperative but sprays from pipe under bonnet and still clearing screen.

O.S.front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N.S.Front washer jet inoperative but sprays from pipe under bonnet and still clearing screen.

O.S.front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 143,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r outer sill corroding

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,527 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 140,526 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 137,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 137,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 134,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,182 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 131,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 120,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 120,580 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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H238 VHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H238 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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H238 VHL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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