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H284 XAB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,550 mi
Last recorded184,550 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,550 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 21 Dec 2022 176,376 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front to rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody covered in underseal suspension arms/chasis/sills front to rear

Fail 16 Dec 2022 176,376 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front to rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody covered in underseal suspension arms/chasis/sills front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2021 173,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 172,511 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 171,715 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 171,705 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 169,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 169,030 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 166,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 166,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 164,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 164,214 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 160,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 156,385 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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H284 XAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H284 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 H284 XAB registered?

H284 XAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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