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H346 TEP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,823 mi
Last recorded118,823 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH346 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 112,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,364 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,618 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,129 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Rear fog lense crack

Pass 7 Feb 2009 88,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 88,577 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front inner wing to chassie corroded

slight binde on both front wheels

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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H346 TEP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H346 TEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H346 TEP registered?

H346 TEP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is H346 TEP safe to buy?

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