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H377 NRD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,562 mi
Last recorded76,562 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,655 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,929 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 55,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,572 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,388 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,563 miles

corrosion brake hose ferrules

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,142 miles

front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,291 miles

front brake hose ferruls & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,520 miles

nearside/offside rear discs corroded .

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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H377 NRD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H377 NRD, 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 H377 NRD registered?

H377 NRD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is H377 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H377 NRD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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