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H391 XRS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,711 mi
Last recorded188,711 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 XRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 188,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 182,902 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to both rear sill ends

Fail 3 Apr 2021 182,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to both rear sill ends

Pass 29 Apr 2020 181,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 179,372 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 176,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 171,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 167,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 May 2015 164,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 152,714 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2014 152,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight footbrake travel

Fail 30 Mar 2013 139,698 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,157 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,027 miles

heavy corrossion on rear shockers and all springs

n/s rear handbrake met minimum requierments

Pass 9 Apr 2010 128,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 123,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 120,225 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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H391 XRS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H391 XRS, 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 H391 XRS registered?

H391 XRS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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