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H370 WAH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,299 mi
Last recorded203,299 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH370 WAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 203,299 miles

All rear suspension arms corroding

All front suspension arms corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light clusters deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2018 201,294 miles

All front and rear suspension arms corroding

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear light clusters deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2018 201,291 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 197,858 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 197,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 195,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 10 May 2013 195,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 192,085 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Apr 2012 192,085 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

suspension lowered

Pass 27 Apr 2011 189,552 miles

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)

offside indicator lens broken

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

suspension very low

Fail 21 Apr 2011 189,552 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

suspension very low

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

offside indicator lens broken

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 189,552 miles

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

offside front lens broken

play in steering rack

suspension very low

Fail 9 Apr 2010 189,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front lens broken

play in steering rack

suspension very low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 188,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 183,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 168,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H370 WAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H370 WAH, 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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H370 WAH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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