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H257 CMW

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,728 mi
Last recorded191,728 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 191,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 191,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 183,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 176,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 168,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 165,910 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 165,910 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 162,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 156,773 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,943 miles

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2010 141,943 miles

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

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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H257 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H257 CMW, 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 H257 CMW registered?

H257 CMW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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