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H278 POH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,640 mi
Last recorded155,640 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 POH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 145,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,540 miles

Engine missing on tickover.

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

Offside front tyre perished on outer edge.

Pass 3 May 2006 136,313 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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H278 POH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H278 POH, 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 H278 POH registered?

H278 POH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is H278 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 POH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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