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H384 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,866 mi
Last recorded185,866 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH384 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,866 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 176,970 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 176,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 149,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 146,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 145,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 141,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 139,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 136,831 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 136,831 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,976 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 127,489 miles

front top ball joint covers perished

Fail 19 Apr 2012 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front top ball joint covers perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,316 miles

both front top suspension joints gaiters perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 125,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 125,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,975 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 121,975 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,797 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 110,757 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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H384 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 H384 BGK, 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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H384 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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