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H270 NRD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,405 mi
Last recorded210,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 210,405 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 210,399 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 186,535 miles

Both outer sills corroded and n/s damaged

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight fluctuation of n/s/f brake effort

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to front+rear subframs+under body

Fail 12 Nov 2007 17,953 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion to front+rear subframs+under body

Pass 20 Nov 2006 169,077 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Fail 20 Nov 2006 169,077 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

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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H270 NRD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H270 NRD, 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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H270 NRD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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