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H244 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,948 mi
Last recorded231,948 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 231,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 231,791 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced damage to rail along floor exposing corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe goes over to n/s along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill area ,up into wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both on front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill area , has had previous repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded, front heat shield loose and bracket broken

wipers not parking correctly after operating.

Pass 11 May 2020 221,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 220,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 219,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 218,249 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 217,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 216,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 214,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 212,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 207,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 202,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 198,049 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of n/s/r and o/s/f tyres side walls

Fail 13 May 2009 198,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of n/s/r and o/s/f tyres side walls

Pass 20 May 2008 189,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 188,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 182,651 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 182,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lump in centre of nearside front wheel

Pass 6 May 2006
Fail 2 May 2006 165,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H244 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H244 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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What year was H244 BGK registered?

H244 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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