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H283 XAB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 171,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 171,187 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 164,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underneath of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 22 Mar 2019 156,784 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,041 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 102,942 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 102,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,716 miles

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

brake discs worn. h/light images slightly blurred.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 97,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake discs worn. h/light images slightly blurred.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,066 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings cracked. some wear in steering rack. front no plate cracked.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 95,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust mountings cracked. some wear in steering rack. front no plate cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,996 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2008 88,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,746 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 78,807 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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H283 XAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 H283 XAB, 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 H283 XAB registered?

H283 XAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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